Purpose-Built for Flying Clubs

Centerline vs FlightCircle

See how Centerline's modern approach compares to FlightCircle's established platform

Centerline

Built for Flying Clubs

Purpose-built for clubs & partnerships

Designed exclusively for member-owned flying clubs and aircraft partnerships. Not bloated with FBO or flight school features you don't need. Just the tools your club actually uses—with intelligent features like backup reservations.

$12/aircraft/month
  • Built specifically for flying clubs
  • Unlimited members included
  • All features included
  • 60-day free trial

FlightCircle

Founded 2014

FlightCircle is an established platform serving flying clubs, flight schools, and FBOs since 2014. It offers scheduling, billing, and Part 61/141 training modules.

$10/aircraft/month + processing fees
Strengths
  • Simple per-aircraft pricing
  • Built-in payment processing
  • Part 61/141 training modules
Limitations
  • Dated user interface
  • No backup reservation system
  • Limited notification options

Why clubs choose Centerline over FlightCircle

Key advantages that make the difference

Backup Reservations

Queue for popular time slots and get automatically promoted when they open up. FlightCircle doesn't offer this.

Modern Interface

Built in 2024 with the latest technology. FlightCircle's interface shows its age from 2014.

Smart Notifications

Flight reminders include open squawk status. Multi-channel delivery with in-app, email, and SMS.

Events & Registration

Full event management for club meetings, BBQs, and fly-ins. FlightCircle doesn't have this.

Squawk Attachments

Attach photos to squawk reports so mechanics see exactly what's wrong. FlightCircle is text-only.

Multi-Organization

Pilots can belong to multiple clubs with one account. Easy switching between organizations.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See exactly how Centerline and FlightCircle stack up

Scheduling

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Basic Reservations
Backup ReservationsUnique
Automatic Backup PromotionUnique
Calendar Sync (iCal)
Google Calendar Integration
Conflict Detection
Scheduling Rules/Limits

Maintenance & Squawks

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Squawk Reporting
Photo AttachmentsUnique
Maintenance Schedules
Tach-Based Intervals
Aircraft Grounding

Pilot Compliance

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Medical Tracking
BFR Tracking
Configurable Grace PeriodsUnique
Booking Enforcement
Expiration Reminders

Notifications

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
In-App NotificationsUnique
Email Notifications
SMS Notifications
Reminders with Squawk StatusUnique
Per-User Preferences

User & Organization

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Role-Based Access
Multi-Organization Support
User Invitations
Bulk Data ImportUnique
Member Events & RegistrationUnique
Instructor Directory

Flight Logs & Time Tracking

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Digital Flight LogsUnique
Hobbs Time LoggingUnique
Tach Time LoggingUnique
Per-Pilot Flight HistoryUnique
Route Tracking

Billing & Payments

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Built-in Invoicing
Payment Processing
QuickBooks Integration
Recurring Charges

User Experience

Feature
Centerline
FlightCircle
Modern UI/UXUnique
Mobile Responsive
Native Mobile Apps
Dark Mode
Full support
Partial / Limited
Not available
Flying Clubs Only

Centerline is purpose-built for flying clubs

Unlike software designed for commercial FBOs or Part 141 flight schools, Centerline focuses exclusively on what member-owned flying clubs and aircraft partnerships actually need. No bloated features, no complexity you'll never use.

Flying Clubs & Partnerships
Member scheduling, shared aircraft, club events
Not for FBOs
No fuel sales, line service, or hangar rental
Not for Flight Schools
No Part 141 compliance, student tracking, or course management
Centerline Exclusive

Backup Reservations: A feature FlightCircle doesn't have

When your preferred time slot is taken, don't just give up. With Centerline, you can create a backup reservation that automatically gets promoted when the original cancels or maintenance clears. No more stalking the schedule for openings.

  • Queue for popular time slots automatically
  • Get notified instantly when promoted
  • Fair, first-come-first-served system
  • Works with maintenance windows too
Slot is taken
SM
Sarah M. • N12345
Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM
Active
Your backup reservation
You
Your Name • N12345
Saturday, 9 AM - 12 PM
Backup
Sarah cancelled - you're promoted!
Email and SMS notification sent

Finally, software that doesn't feel like 2010

Centerline is built with modern technology for a beautiful, fast, and intuitive experience. Your members will actually want to use it.

Mobile-First Design

Works beautifully on any device. Book flights from your phone, tablet, or desktop.

Lightning Fast

Built with the latest web technology for instant page loads and real-time updates.

Set Up in Minutes

Import your data and be scheduling flights in less than 30 minutes. No IT help needed.

For Flying Clubs & Partnerships

Ready to switch from FlightCircle?

Join the flying clubs and partnerships who've upgraded to modern, intelligent aircraft management built specifically for member-owned organizations.

60-day free trial • No credit card required • Import your existing data

Centerline vs FlightCircle - Aircraft Scheduling Software Comparison | Centerline