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Equity flying club · John C. Tune Airport
Three Cirrus. Twenty-one members. No ownership headaches.
TopFlight is a member-owned club at KJWN. You get hangared, well-equipped Cirrus aircraft and a small group of pilots to fly with, for a fraction of what owning one costs.
Why a club
The closest thing to owning your own fleet
We keep the member count low and the equipment high-end. Members split fixed costs and pay a dry hourly rate only when they fly.
Members per aircraft at full capacity. Most rental fleets run far higher.
Cirrus airframes, all with glass cockpits, autopilot, ADS-B In/Out and the CAPS parachute.
Hangared at John Tune. No ramp-baked interiors, no iced wings on a winter morning.
Scheduling system. Every aircraft, every reservation, in Flight Circle.
The fleet
Pick the airplane for the mission
A training-friendly SR20, a known-ice SR22, and a 2019 G6 with Perspective+, oxygen and air conditioning. Select an aircraft for equipment, requirements and photos.
2019 Cirrus SR22 G6
The flagship. Long legs, known ice, oxygen for the flight levels below FL180 and real comfort in a Tennessee summer.
Equipment
- Garmin Perspective+
- FIKI known ice
- Factory air conditioning
- Built-in oxygen
- Engine preheater
- CAPS parachute
- ADS-B In/Out
Best for
- Multi-day trips
- IFR in winter weather
- Climbing over summer buildups
- Four adults plus bags
2013 Cirrus SR22 G5
The all-weather traveler, with known ice and a FLIR night-vision camera.
Equipment
- Garmin Perspective, 12" displays
- Garmin digital autopilot
- GMA 350 audio panel
- FIKI known ice
- FLIR EVS camera
- Factory air conditioning
- XM weather
- ADS-B In/Out
- CAPS parachute
Best for
- IFR cross-country
- Night flying
- Winter dispatch with known ice
- Family trips
2010 Cirrus SR20 G3
The efficient one. Our lowest-cost airplane and the natural place to start your Cirrus transition and instrument training.
Equipment
- Garmin Perspective
- Garmin digital autopilot
- GMA 350c audio panel
- XM weather
- ADS-B In/Out
- CAPS parachute
Best for
- Cirrus transition
- Instrument training
- Approaches and proficiency
- Regional trips for two
Safety & training
We take safety and training seriously
This is a club of pilots who keep training. Nearly every member is working toward an advanced rating, and more than half already hold a commercial certificate or higher. Our standards for flying the airplanes are set high on purpose.
of members hold a commercial certificate or higher
rating required before any member flies a club aircraft solo
separate instructor checkouts, one per aircraft
High standards to fly solo
An instrument rating plus total-time minimums for each aircraft. Until you meet them, you fly with an approved instructor.
Cirrus-specific training
Cirrus ground school and transition training, then an instructor checkout in each airplane. Nobody flies an aircraft they have not been signed off in.
Equipment that adds margin
The CAPS parachute on every aircraft, known-ice protection on both SR22s, glass cockpits with autopilot, ADS-B traffic and weather, and hangar storage.
A culture of proficiency
Members fly together, share what they learn, and push each other toward the next rating.
Your path into the fleet
From new member to flying solo in a Cirrus
Membership is open to current pilots and to people working toward their certificates. Every member follows the same path, and you can earn your instrument rating in club aircraft.
Cirrus ground school
Systems, CAPS deployment scenarios, and Perspective avionics before you touch the airplane.
Cirrus transition training
Flight training with a Cirrus-qualified instructor covering normal, abnormal and emergency procedures.
Aircraft checkout
An instructor signs you off in each airplane separately. Perspective and Perspective+ are different enough to warrant it.
Instrument rating
Required to fly the club Cirrus solo. You can train for it in club aircraft with an instructor on board.
Solo in the fleet
Once you meet the hours minimum for each aircraft, book it and go.
| Aircraft | Total time to fly solo | Instrument rating | Checkout |
|---|---|---|---|
| N262BC SR20 G3 | 100+ hrs | Required for solo | Instructor checkout in this aircraft |
| N718CL SR22 G6 | 200+ hrs | Required for solo | Separate checkout (Perspective+) |
| N422RJ SR22 G5 | 200+ hrs | Required for solo | Instructor checkout in this aircraft |
These minimums come from our insurance policy and can change at renewal. Until you meet them, you fly club aircraft with an approved instructor.
Instructors
Club-approved Cirrus instructors handle transitions, checkouts and recurrent training.
Recurrent training
Staying sharp keeps everyone insured and keeps the fleet safe.
Working on your ratings?
Student and private pilots are welcome. You build time and earn your instrument rating in the same airplanes you will fly for years.
Scheduling
Fair access, built into the rules
Every reservation lives in Flight Circle. Booking limits keep any one member from tying up an airplane, so weekend and trip availability stays real for everyone. Limits apply per member, per aircraft. Full rules are in the member bylaws.
One trip reservation
Hold one booking of up to 7 days in each aircraft. Enough for a real cross-country vacation.
One short reservation
Hold one booking of up to 30 hours in each aircraft, on top of your trip. Covers a day trip or an overnight.
Aircraft to choose from
If one is booked or down for maintenance, there are others. Checked out in all of them, you have the most options.
Membership
What it costs, in plain numbers
TopFlight is a non-profit Tennessee corporation run as an equity club. Fixed costs are shared equally. You pay a dry hourly rate for the time you fly and buy your own fuel.
One time
Monthly
Hourly, dry (fuel not included)
Dues and rates are set by the board, cover shared fixed costs, and may rise if overhead rises. Members may be asked for additional capital for planned or unplanned expenses. Equity buy-in and exit terms are governed by the bylaws; it is a share of club assets, not an investment.
Estimate your monthly flying cost
Hours per month in each aircraft
Includes monthly dues, dry rates and fuel at typical burn. Fuel price is an example; change it to match current KJWN pricing. Excludes the one-time $24,000 initiation and buy-in.
Who fits
We look for long-term members
- You plan to stay for years, not a season.
- You are financially stable and comfortable with shared capital calls.
- You want the social side: regular meetings, flyouts, hangar days.
- You will volunteer, whether as an officer or helping with aircraft upkeep.
How to join
Four steps
- Email flying@topflighttn.com to join the waitlist with your certificates, ratings and total time.
- When a seat opens, meet the board and visit the hangar at John Tune.
- Review the bylaws and membership agreement.
- Pay initiation and buy-in, then start your Cirrus transition.
Questions
Before you ask
Do I need to be a pilot to join?
No. Membership is open to pilots and to people working toward their certificates. You fly club aircraft with an instructor until you meet the insurance requirements for solo.
Why do I need an instrument rating to fly solo?
Our insurer requires it for solo operation of the club Cirrus aircraft, along with minimum total time (100+ hours for the SR20, 200+ for the SR22s). You can train for the rating in club aircraft.
What does "dry rate" mean?
The hourly rate excludes fuel. You buy fuel for your own flights. Dry rates are set to cover engine reserves and variable costs and may be adjusted by the board.
How hard is it to get an airplane?
With 21 members across 3 aircraft, and booking limits of one 7-day trip and one 30-hour reservation per member per aircraft, weekends and trips stay realistic for everyone. Being checked out in all three aircraft gives you the most flexibility.
What happens to my equity if I leave?
Equity exit and transfer terms are set in the club bylaws, which you review before joining.
Can the costs go up?
Yes. Dues, hourly rates and capital calls are set by the board based on actual club costs: insurance, hangar, maintenance, financing and reserves. Every member shares them equally.
Waitlist
Join the waitlist
Membership is capped at 21 and currently full. To join the waitlist, email flying@topflighttn.com with the subject line “TopFlight waitlist” and include:
- Your name, phone number and email
- Your highest certificate (or student pilot)
- Your total time and Cirrus time
- Whether you are instrument rated or in training
- What kind of flying you want to do
We will contact you when a seat opens.
Email flying@topflighttn.com