Purpose-Built for Flying Clubs

Centerline vs HoldShort

Two decades of experience meets modern innovation—which matters more?

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

HoldShort

Established 20+ years

HoldShort is a veteran in the flight scheduling space with nearly 20 years of experience. It offers multi-location support and native apps, but its interface shows its age.

$10-55/month (tiered by aircraft)
Strengths
  • 20+ years of reliability
  • Multi-location support
  • Native iOS and Android apps
Limitations
  • Dated user interface
  • Complex tiered pricing
  • No backup reservation system

Why clubs choose Centerline over HoldShort

Key advantages that make the difference

Backup Reservations

Queue for popular slots and get auto-promoted. HoldShort doesn't offer this unique feature.

Modern, Beautiful Design

Built with 2024 technology. HoldShort's interface reflects its 20-year heritage.

Community Features

Events, instructor directory, and flight sharing. Build club community, not just manage schedules.

Squawk Photo Attachments

Attach photos to maintenance reports. Show mechanics exactly what's wrong.

Simpler Pricing

$12/aircraft/month, everything included. No tiers, no add-on fees, no surprises.

Multi-Organization Support

Pilots can belong to multiple clubs with one account. Easy switching, single login.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

See exactly how Centerline and HoldShort stack up

Scheduling

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Basic Reservations
Backup ReservationsUnique
Automatic Backup PromotionUnique
Calendar Sync (iCal)
Multi-Location Support
Conflict Detection
Scheduling Rules/Limits
Custom Resource Scheduling

Maintenance & Squawks

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Squawk Reporting
Photo AttachmentsUnique
Maintenance Schedules
Tach/Hobbs Tracking
Maintenance Reminders

Pilot Compliance

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Medical Tracking
BFR Tracking
FAA License Verification
Endorsement Tracking
Configurable Grace PeriodsUnique
Booking Enforcement

Notifications

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

User & Organization

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Role-Based Access
Multi-Tier Permissions
Multi-Organization Support
User Invitations
Bulk Data ImportUnique
Member Events & RegistrationUnique
Instructor DirectoryUnique
Flight SharingUnique

Flight Logs & Time Tracking

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

Billing & Payments

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Built-in Invoicing
Stripe Integration
Utilization Reports
Export to Accounting

User Experience

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Modern UI/UXUnique
Mobile Responsive
Native iOS App
Native Android App
Dark Mode

Pricing

Feature
Centerline
HoldShort
Simple Flat PricingUnique
No Per-Location Fees
Unlimited Users
60-Day Free Trial
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 HoldShort 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 HoldShort?

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 HoldShort - Aircraft Scheduling Software Comparison | Centerline