Eximious Flying Club is a southeast Michigan aviation and social organization, formed in 1958 to promote safe, economical, fun flying. We currently fly a Piper Archer II based at Detroit City Airport in Detroit, Michigan, a high-performance Commander 114 based at Oakland-Troy Airport in Troy, and a recently-acquired Flight Design CTLS light-sport aircraft based at Ray Commuity Airport in Ray Township.
Throughout our half-century of operation, our mission has been:
- To encourage interest in general aviation
- To develop fellowship among our members and with the community
- To enable our members to train and fly at reasonable cost.
Evolution of a Logo
The original EFC logo, ca. 1960
The "Flying E", used from 1970-2000
Streamlined and in color, used from 2000-2016
Bold and modern; 2016-present
Today, we own and fly a well-equipped IFR-capable Piper Archer II based at Coleman A. Young Municipal Airport (DET), a high-performance Rockwell Commander 114 based at Oakland-Troy Airport (VLL), and a recently-acquired Flight Design CTLS light-sport aircraft based at Ray Community Airport (57D). As befits a 21st-century organization, we have a substantial and growing Internet presence, enabling our members to schedule and plan flights, share knowledge, and network with the Internet and the world.
Eximious aircraft through the years
The first Eximious aircraft, N82505, is, sadly, lost to history. It was an Aeronca Champ similar to this one.
N2094N, a 1947 Cessna 140. Still flying in Frankfort, MI.
N6902D, a 1957 Piper Tri-Pacer. Still flying in Clanton, AL.
N66717, a Cessna 172P, now in Falls Church, VA.
N3937J, a 1966 Cessna 150G, now in Castro Valley, CA.
N9319U, a 1976 Cessna 150M, now in Pillager, MN.
N64477, a 1975 Cessna 172M, now in Troy, MI.
N2195E, a 1978 Piper Cherokee 181, now in Tucson, AZ
N40810, a 1973 Piper Warrior, now in Hudsonville, MI.
N9090B, a 1986 Piper Archer II, now in Wetumpka, AL.
N8167F, a 1984 Piper Archer II, part of the current Club fleet, based in Detroit, MI.
N2299B, a 1977 Commander 114, part of the current Club fleet, based in Troy, MI.
We hold general membership meetings monthly, as announced here and on our Facebook page. All members and prospective members are welcome to attend. We also hold informal social gatherings throughout the year.
If you'd like more information on the Club, feel free to browse our website, visit our membership information page, or contact us directly.