2025 Year-End Overview
All financials referenced below have not yet gone through the finalized year-end review with our accountant and are subject to change. These figures will be officially presented at the next board meeting with the finalized year-end report. While not final, the numbers are considered highly accurate. Some metrics are new for 2025 and will be formally tracked moving forward.
$1.5M
Total Raffle Revenue
$1,509,065.92 brought in, with $984,711.58 cleared after prize payouts and expenses
$165K
Donations
Raised from 76 total donors (35 new, 41 retained) with an average gift size of $641
$100K
Grant Income
Emil Buehler Grant secured to support organizational mission and programs
Flight Operations & Training Impact
Operational Excellence
- Over 300 squawks identified and repaired
- 101 Young Eagle Flights completed
- 45 AGI Student Starts
- 11 donated flights to other 501(c)(3) organizations
- 4,611 total Hobbs hours flown
New Youth Members
From the 2025 New member Classes:
- 55 completed Young Eagle Flights
- 28.35% Flying interest
Pilot Development
- 138 participants with 5+ flight hours
- 24 successful solos
- 18 Private Pilot Licenses earned
- 2 Instrument Ratings achieved
- 1 ATP certification
Stefan's focus on maintenance standards, aircraft availability, and long-term aircraft health directly supported increased flight hours, reduced downtime, and growth in flight training revenue, while ensuring safe progression for students across all certification levels.
Outreach & Community Engagement
4,121
Total Outreach
Community members reached through programming and events
162
New Youth Members
New members who attended our New member class in 2025!
Summer Camps & Events
Camp Participation
106 total campers attended
- 51% paid full price or more
- 25% paid nothing
- 24% paid on sliding scale
Event Metrics
Average attendance per event: 35 participants (began tracking in October)
Attendance ranged from 12 to 150 participants per event
Social Media Growth
Instagram: Doubled from 2,000 to over 4,000 followers
Facebook: Increased by 2,000 to 6,900 followers
102 Total Engagement Events
44 Ground School Courses, 12 New Member Classes, 10 Camps, 7 Movie Nights, 6 Specialty Classes, & more
5 Guest Speakers
Keith Kimberly, Heather Pappas, Elyse Adkins, Bill Murphy, and Mike Carlson
Special Events
Bowmanfest, Christmas Party, 4 Instructor/Staff Appreciation Events, and 3 Raffle Drawings
Since Sarah transitioned to full-time in May, Flight Club 502 has been able to nearly double outreach and engagement efforts compared to last year, significantly increasing consistency in programming, promotion, and community visibility.
Shawnee Program Transformation
Students Enrolled
18 students actively participating in the program
Written Exam Success
12 students passed their written exam
Solo Achievement
1 student successfully completed solo flight
Historic Program Performance
After 11 years with a 0% pass rate, the Shawnee Program has achieved a remarkable 66% increase since August. Continuing efforts aim to reach a 100% pass rate by January 31, 2026.
Special thanks to Laura Jones and Angela Bartley for their dedication to engaging, teaching, and supporting Shawnee students. Their commitment played a critical role in pushing the 12 students who have already passed and the remaining 6 students toward the finish line.
Dispatch Program /Pathways To Progress Scholarship
61%
Participation Increase
Significant growth in program engagement
Added protocols and software that improved efficiency and quality. Henry's leadership has elevated both participation and performance, with new systems improving reliability, communication, and overall operational quality.
Aircraft Acquisition Success
Outreach Campaign
Over 1,000 personalized postcards sent to Cessna 172 owners
Lead Generation
3 acquisition leads generated from campaign efforts
Aircraft Acquired
1 aircraft (the "Funk") acquired and nearly ready for sale
This successful acquisition was a true team effort. Congratulations to Henry for leading the outreach, follow-up, and completion of the acquisition, and to Stefan for coordinating the maintenance work that has positioned the aircraft for sale.
Build Program Update
The build program continues to benefit from strong volunteer leadership and mentorship, with experienced leads guiding youth builders through a complex and highly educational aircraft project.
- Over 70 youth builders participated (June–August)
- 25 retiree volunteers contributed expertise
- Lead volunteers Peter, Larry, and Bo working through winter
- Focused on repairs and progress due to build complexity
Latest Update: 12/19/2025
They Installed defrost ductwork and (re)fit boot cowl.
