A social flying club built by pilots, for pilots — sharing one great airplane instead of everyone shouldering the cost alone.
Our Story
Crossroads Aviators, Inc. was founded in Indiana with a simple idea: general aviation is more fun, more affordable, and more sustainable when it's shared. Owning an airplane solo means shouldering every dollar of insurance, hangar rent, maintenance, and avionics upgrades by yourself — and an airplane that mostly sits idle in a hangar.
We wanted something different: a small, tight-knit club based at Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY) where a handful of dedicated members share one well-equipped, well-maintained aircraft, split the costs fairly, and actually fly together.
Our Mission
We believe the best flying clubs are held together by the people, not just the paperwork. Our members look out for the airplane and for each other — showing up for maintenance days, sharing knowledge, and helping newer members build confidence in the airplane.
Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY) doesn't currently have a flying club — we're building the first one, and we take that seriously. We're not just adding an airplane to the field — we're bringing a community to it, one we hope grows into a lasting part of what makes KHFY a great place to fly.
As we grow, our plan is to add aircraft to the fleet so availability stays high and the club remains accessible to new members — without losing the small-club feel that makes Crossroads Aviators worth joining.
Our Name
Indiana has long called itself the "Crossroads of America" — the highways of the country converge here, and Indianapolis sits near the center of it all. We're proud of our Indiana roots and proud to call Indy South Greenwood Airport (KHFY) home. The name is a nod to where we're from, and to the idea of a club as a meeting point: a place where pilots with different backgrounds and experience levels come together around one airplane.
We chose "Aviators" over "Pilots" on purpose. Anyone can learn stick-and-rudder skills — being an aviator is broader than that. It means good aeronautical decision-making, disciplined risk management, and a habit of flying safely and conservatively, every time, not just when it's convenient. That's the standard we hold ourselves to as a club, and the mindset we look for in every member.
What We Value
Crossroads Aviators is a non-equity flying club — no aircraft share to buy or sell. Fixed costs like insurance, hangar, annual inspections, and avionics upgrades are split across the membership, making flying more economical and a great option for building time.
Fly-outs, hangar hangouts, safety briefings, and the kind of camaraderie that keeps you coming back to the airport even on days you're not flying.
Several of our members are Certificated Flight Instructors who fly in the club alongside everyone else. Networking with experienced members — CFIs included — is a great way to keep sharpening your skills.
Leadership
Crossroads Aviators, Inc. is run by its members. Our board oversees the aircraft, finances, and club operations on behalf of the membership.
Founding President of Crossroads Aviators and a Commercial Pilot / CFII based at KHFY. Brandon holds a Computer Science degree with an Entrepreneurship minor from Indiana University, and is also a percussionist. More at theinstrumentguy.com.
A passionate flight instructor born and raised in Greenwood, Noah is a graduate of Indiana State University's professional pilot program. He looks forward to giving back to the aviation community by connecting pilots across the area.
Bailey is a private pilot currently in training for his instrument rating who brings hands-on airport experience to the board, currently working as a line technician at Indy South Greenwood Airport.
Peer Learning
Several Crossroads Aviators members are independently Certificated Flight Instructors. They fly in the club like any other member — networking with them is a great way to stay sharp and keep learning.
CFII, AGI/IGI, and Commercial Pilot with nearly 600 hours, including extensive actual-IFR cross-country experience. Brandon serves as the club's designated checkout instructor, bringing deep Grumman-specific expertise as Indiana's only active GOPA Pilot Familiarization Program instructor. More at theinstrumentguy.com.
CFI with over 600 hours of dual instruction, tailoring each lesson to his students' individual goals and needs to help them progress in their pilot careers. Noah has extensive experience flying the Grumman alongside Brandon, and enjoys finding new cross-country adventures.
Crossroads Aviators is a social flying club, not a flight school, and does not advertise or provide flight instruction as a club service. Any instruction is arranged privately between members, outside club operations.
We're currently building our first cohort of around 10 members. If our story sounds like your kind of flying club, we'd love to hear from you.
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