# Wingmint — Modern flying club management software

> Wingmint is the flying club OS for small, self-managed US flying clubs. It replaces Flight Schedule Pro, Pilotbase, FlightCircle, and Schedule Master with a mobile-first platform that enforces TSA Flight Training Security Program compliance and charges transparent cost+15% pricing.

Canonical URL: [https://wingmint.com/](https://wingmint.com/)

## What Wingmint does

- Online member onboarding with document upload (passport / birth certificate / naturalization for US citizens, TSA FTSP determination letter for non-citizens).
- Per-resource Google-Calendar-grade aircraft scheduling: drag-to-create, click-to-edit popover, Find a Time, waitlist, iCal export.
- Keycafe SmartBox integration for time-windowed aircraft key access tied to the reservation window.
- Flight logging with Hobbs and tach entry, structured squawk reporting, auto-grounding per FAR 91.205.
- Automated monthly statements with optional Stripe ACH pull.
- Club administration: members, roles, fleet, maintenance, announcements, activity feed.
- Public REST API on every plan.

## Who it serves

- Self-managed US flying clubs (roughly 50–300 members, 2–10 aircraft, FAA Part 91).
- Small shared-ownership partnerships.
- Flight schools operating as clubs that need TSA FTSP enforcement at booking time.

Not designed for: Part 141 academies, Part 121/135 operators, or EASA/EU clubs.

## Pricing

- **Platform fee:** $9 per aircraft per month. Flat.
- **Optional payment processing:** Stripe pass-through at cost+15%.
  - ACH: 0.92% capped at $5.75 per transaction (Stripe's 0.8% capped at $5, plus 15%).
  - Card: 3.34% + 35¢ per transaction (Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢, plus 15%).
- **Typical 4-aircraft club:** $36/mo for the platform. That's the whole bill when dues run through check/Zelle/bank ACH — roughly 78% less than Flight Schedule Pro for the same setup.
- **With ACH billing (~$13K/mo in dues):** ~$156/mo total ($36 platform + ~$120 in capped ACH fees).

See [https://wingmint.com/pricing](https://wingmint.com/pricing) for the full breakdown.

## How Wingmint is different

1. **Transparent cost+15% pricing.** No competitor publishes margin.
2. **Google-Calendar-grade scheduling.** Day-vertical default, drag-to-create, one-tap booking.
3. **TSA FTSP enforcement at booking.** Non-citizens with `ftsp_status !== approved` cannot book. No US competitor ships this workflow.
4. **ACH under 1%.** Stripe at 0.92% capped at $5.75 vs FlightCircle's Fiserv at 1.09–2.89% and Flight Schedule Pro's Payrix at 1% capped at $100.
5. **Keycafe SmartBox integration.** Time-windowed key access. No US competitor integrates with Keycafe.
6. **Public REST API on every plan.** FlightCircle charges extra; Flight Schedule Pro is case-by-case; Schedule Master has no public API.
7. **Built in America.** Hosted (Vercel US region), managed, and supported in the United States.

## Regulatory context

Wingmint enforces the TSA Flight Training Security Program codified at [49 CFR 1552 Subpart A](https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-49/subtitle-B/chapter-XII/subchapter-C/part-1552) (final rule effective 2024-07-30, [federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/01/2024-08800/flight-training-security-program)). US citizens upload identity documents and a club admin verifies before approval. Non-US citizens and lawful permanent residents must complete the TSA FTSP process at [fts.tsa.dhs.gov](https://www.fts.tsa.dhs.gov/) and upload a Determination of Eligibility.

## Frequently asked

**What is Wingmint?**
Flying-club management software for small, self-managed US clubs. Onboarding, scheduling, Keycafe keys, flight logging, ACH billing, FTSP enforcement — one app.

**How much does it cost?**
$9 per aircraft per month. A 4-aircraft club pays $36/mo for the platform. Optional ACH billing is 0.92% capped at $5.75 — the cheapest rate in the category.

**Does it handle TSA FTSP?**
Yes. US citizens upload identity docs; non-citizens must have FTSP determination. Booking is blocked until `ftsp_status === approved`. Instructor SAT expiration is tracked.

**What are the payment methods?**
Stripe ACH (recommended, 0.92% capped at $5.75) or Stripe card (3.34% + 35¢). Legacy checks can be tracked manually.

**Does it integrate with Keycafe?**
Yes. Keys become accessible 1 hour before the reservation start through reservation end. Real-time webhooks record pickup and return against the booking.

**Is there an API?**
Yes, on every plan. Public REST with export hooks for ForeFlight, MyFlightbook, and LogTen Pro.

**Flight schools or flying clubs?**
Flying clubs first. Works for flight schools that operate as clubs and need FTSP enforcement. Not designed for Part 141 academies or Part 121/135 operators.

**How long does onboarding take?**
Most clubs are live in an afternoon. Aircraft, members, and opening balances import from CSV; Stripe onboarding is minutes; Keycafe SmartBox mapping is a one-time admin task.

**Is it built in the US?**
Yes. Built, hosted, and supported in the United States by American pilots. Wingmint is owned by Fifth Nine, LLC (Illinois).


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