Join South Shore Flyers

Founding Members Wanted at KMGC — Michigan City's Equity Flying Club We're forming an equity-sharing flying club at Michigan City Municipal Airport to co-own a capable cross-country aircraft — built and governed by the members who fly it.

Become a Founding Member How It Works

What We Offer

Equity Ownership

Buy a share, vote on decisions, own a stake in the aircraft. You're not renting — you're a co-owner with real rights.

Cross-Country Flying

Aircraft selection focused on real missions — Great Lakes, Oshkosh, Door County, and beyond. Not just pattern work.

Safety & Community

Standardized checkouts, recurring safety education, group fly-outs, and hangar nights building friendships around aviation.

Latest News

Take a look at what we've got in the works and any updates for the club

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Founding Members Wanted

Shared Aircraft

Aiports Within 1 Hour

Targeted Launch

Compromises

Team

Meet the people that are going to take your business to the next level.

James Biggerstaff

Founder, systems nerd, and aspiring airport bum.

I’m a business professional based in Michigan City who spends most of my time improving systems, automating workflows, and fixing the things that slow people down. After years of tinkering with technology and 3D printing in my garage, aviation became my latest passion, one where good systems and good checklists really matter. South Shore Flyers grew out of a simple idea: if we apply the same disciplined, engineering mindset to a flying club, we can make truly capable cross‑country flying more affordable, safer, and a lot more fun for everyone at KMGC.

You Could Be Here

Founding Member

South Shore Flyers is seeking passionate pilots and aviation enthusiasts to shape the club from the ground up. Help choose the airplane, shape the bylaws, and set the culture from day one. Founding members co‑own the club’s first aircraft, lock in early‑member privileges, and get a front‑row seat as we launch Michigan City’s equity‑based flying club at KMGC.

Contact South Shore Flyers

Reach out to join the founding team at KMGC.

Michigan City Municipal Airport (KMGC) | Michigan City, Indiana 46360

E-mail: admin@southshoreflyers.com