IFC is a non-profit flying club of approximately 40 members based at DuPage County Airport in West Chicago, Illinois.  The club owns and/or leases 3 aircraft, which are then made available to the club members at the lowest possible cost.  The flying club has been in continuous operation since 1975.
 

The primary club objective is to provide social and recreational opportunities to aviation enthusiasts, promote aviation safety, expand skills of member pilots, pool member resources to fly club aircraft at reasonable rates, and keep high-standards in maintaining club aircraft.
 

Some of the charter members resided at what was formerly known as the "International Village Apartments" in Schaumburg.  This connection has long since been severed.
 

Amazingly well.  Though scheduling conflicts do occur, they are actually quite rare.  When conflicts do occur, members are often willing to change plans slightly to help each other out.  We have a web-based scheduling system that allows members to get immediate feedback on the availability of the airplane.
 

A billing sheet reflecting the accrued member fees and charges is mailed out once a month.  There are no additional or hidden assessments or surcharges.
 

The club provides both liability and hull coverage for all active members with an Avemco insurance policy.  Most of the members do not carry any additional insurance.  Members are "named insured" - you are fully covered when flying club aircraft, except for deductibles.
 

Nothing unreasonable.  New members must take a check ride, but otherwise there are few restrictions beyond the currency requirements for the club and the FAA.  For full details, see the club bylaws/rules.
 

Many members of have done this.  As long as you're putting a reasonable number of hours on the plane (2 hours on weekdays, 3 hours on weekends) this is allowed and even encouraged.
 

The planes are kept well maintained with 100 hour and annual inspections, along with any other maintenance as needed.  Members pay no additional charges for any aircraft maintenance.
 

Reservations via the web-based scheduler is the preferred method, but it's also possible to schedule via telephone or email.
 

There is a monthly club meeting on the first Thursday of each month to discuss all membership issues, set club policies, and to plan future activities and events.  The club also publishes a monthly newletter to share information with the membership.  FAA safety seminars are frequently held at a local restaurant.  Fly-outs are often planned for group lunches and dinners.  There are pizza nights, barbeques and other social gatherings.  We actively participate in the Wings Program and the Oshkosh Airshow.
 

The application steps are quite easy.  There are no minimum flight time requirements.  You do not need to be a licensed pilot.
 

No, the flying club is a non-profit organization controlled by its members, we are not an FBO or a Flight School. Only members may use club assets.
 

The club is not for profit and is not in the business of providing instruction and pilot training.  Since our members can hire their own CFI for flight instruction, members can make arrangements with CFI's who happen to also be club members.  Members who are CFI's cannot provide training to non-members in club aircraft.  Commercial operations are not covered by the club insurance policy, they are not allowed by the Internal Revenue Code for tax-exempt organizations, and they are in violation of the DuPage Airport Regulations for flying clubs. Membership is required in order to reserve and use club aircraft.