AeroVentures Flying Club at KLZU

  • Club Evolution

    AeroVentures Flying Club is a non profit flying club created by aviation enthusiasts.

    The mission for the club is to provide a place for pilots with safe, well-maintained aircraft and an opportunity to meet like-minded people.

    The dream of AeroVentures began as early as 1977. The flying club was formally established in 2012 at Gwinnett County airport (LZU) with a 1977 Cessna 172.

    Since then a Piper PA-28-151 (Cherokee Warrior) and a second Cessna 172N (Skyhawk) have been added to the fleet. In 2020, we added a newer 1997 172-R Skyhawk to the family. In July 2024, we added a 1984 Piper Archer II to our fleet.

    Our Cessna Skyhawks, being the single most popular aircraft in general aviation history, make for the ideal aircraft for aviators seeking to improve skills or for shorter flights. The Cessna Skyhawk is economical, safe, and fun to fly.

    Our Pipers have longer range fuel tanks and the Dakota is a high performance aircraft, making them an excellent choice for longer cross country flights.

  • Who We Are

    AeroVentures has members of all ages and backgrounds.

    Club members range from airline/corporate pilots, commercial multi-engine pilots, CFI/Is, and general aviation pilots who just love to fly.

    We encourage proficiency and safety for all of our pilots. For those pursuing IFR ratings, other club members may assist with safety pilot support.

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    Board of Directors:

    President: Don Sweeney

    Vice President: Amanda Glaser

    Treasurer: Craig Bryant

    Secretary: James Healy

    Relations: Nathan Ballard

    Safety: Brian Burton

    Maintenance: Kevin Smith

  • Club Membership

    Club members at Aeroventures are part of a great general aviation community at LZU. Members have access to club aircraft once checked out by a club CFI. The club also hosts regular social events, safety briefings, and allows multi-day trips.

    There is a reasonable monthly dues payment to maintain membership, and aircraft usage is by the hour (wet) with rates varying by aircraft.

    Only AeroVentures club members are able to use club aircraft. AeroVentures is not a flight school.

    Find out more here.

About Membership

Our Fleet

We currently have a fleet of IFR certified aircraft:

  • N733XE -- C-172N Skyhawk Lycoming O-360 180hp with autopilot

  • N737YE -- C-172N Skyhawk Lycoming O-360 180hp

  • N997MC -- C-172R Skyhawk Lycoming O-360 180hp (fuel injected)

  • N6149J -- Piper PA-28-151 Lycoming 0-360 180 HP (upgraded 2024)

  • N43654 -- Piper Archer II with autopilot - NEW to Fleet in July 2024

  • N18KN -- Piper Dakota with autopilot - High Performance

Club Aircraft Usage Rates

Aircraft are billed wet by hourly rates based on the Hobbs meter through member Flight Schedule Pro Accounts.

If members refuel away from KLZU, they can submit their receipts to the AeroVentures Treasurer for reimbursement.

(Note on the map below … the Archer (N43654) has moved to D11 . We will work to get an update.)

*Updated March 2025