Frequently Asked Questions

4fly is a comprehensive software solution designed to simplify and optimize flying club management. It's aimed at flying clubs of all sizes, whether affiliated with the FFA or not, looking to automate and centralize their daily operations. Our goal is to support your club in its growth.

4fly is free to run your club: members, aircraft, scheduling, bookings, flights and pilot accounts are all included at no cost and with no subscription. To grow your club, activate online payments (Stripe): discovery flights, gift cards, marketplace and pilot account payments. 4fly only earns when your club collects payments, with a commission from 3% (decreasing with volume; 2.5% for FFPLUM/FFA partner clubs).

No, our pricing is completely transparent. 4fly is free to run your club, with no subscription and no hidden fees. You only pay a commission on payments collected online (from 3%, decreasing with volume), once online payments are activated.

All management features are included for free: members, aircraft, scheduling, bookings, flight logging, pilot accounts, documents and club news. By activating online payments (Stripe), you unlock the growth tools: discovery flights, gift cards, marketplace, paid events and pilot account payments.

We offer complete technical support by email and phone, included for all clubs regardless of their size. Our team is available to help you with initial setup and to answer your daily questions.

The reservation system is available 24/7 online. Members can book an aircraft, see real-time availability, and manage their reservations from their smartphone or computer.

Yes, it's possible to make multiple reservations according to the rules defined by your club. The system automatically checks for conflicts and necessary qualifications.

Training flights can be scheduled with available instructors. The system automatically checks instructor and aircraft availability.

Cancellations are handled according to your club's rules. The system can send automatic notifications to relevant people and free up the slot for other reservations.

4fly integrates a complete maintenance tracking system that monitors flight hours, cycles, and calendar deadlines. Automatic alerts are sent for upcoming maintenance.

Mechanics and authorized personnel can record maintenance operations. Each intervention is documented and archived in the aircraft's history.

The system sends automatic notifications to managers when maintenance is approaching. Pilots are also informed of aircraft limitations or unavailability.

Yes, you can define custom maintenance types according to your needs, with intervals based on flight hours, cycles, or calendar.

Each student has a digital progress logbook. Instructors can track their progress, note exercises performed and plan next lessons.

Yes, training programs are fully customizable according to your needs. You can create different curricula for PPL, LAPL, or other qualifications.

The platform includes a quiz and theoretical exam module. Instructors can create tests, track results and identify areas for improvement.

Yes, each student has access to their personal space where they can track their progress, review their courses, and prepare for their exams.

4fly allows you to manage memberships, dues and licenses. Automatic reminders are sent for renewals.

Yes, you can create different profiles (student, pilot, instructor, mechanic, etc.) with specific access rights.

All documents (licenses, medical certificates, qualifications) are stored digitally and the system automatically alerts of upcoming expirations.

4fly integrates a secure credit card payment system. Members can top up their account and pay for their flights directly from the platform.

The platform generates detailed reports on flights, payments, and accounting. You can export this data for your accounting.

Invoices are generated automatically after each flight or payment. They are archived digitally and can be sent by email.

All data is stored securely and encrypted. We comply with GDPR standards and ensure regular backups.

Access to data is strictly controlled by a permissions system. Only authorized persons can access sensitive information.

Yes, you can export your data at any time in standard formats (CSV, Excel). We also facilitate migration from other systems.

Our infrastructure is hosted on redundant servers with high availability. We perform daily backups of all data.