{"id":101,"date":"2020-04-30T13:03:08","date_gmt":"2020-04-30T17:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/?page_id=101"},"modified":"2020-07-08T16:09:21","modified_gmt":"2020-07-08T20:09:21","slug":"fly-a-free-membership-scheduling-package","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/index.php\/fly-a-free-membership-scheduling-package\/","title":{"rendered":"FLY &#8211; A Free Membership &#038; Scheduling Package"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>FLY<\/strong> <\/span>is an open source membership and scheduling package targeted to the needs of small flying organizations.\u00a0 It runs on a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) software stack which is commonly available and can be integrated into most existing websites.<em> It is not meant to replace the existing site, just to supply additional management features.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>PURPOSE:\u00a0 <\/strong>Most small flying clubs have a simple website, but can&#8217;t afford an integrated membership\/flight management system.\u00a0 They either make due with simple paper tracking, email, and phone calls, OR find a free\/inexpensive software that meets local needs.\u00a0 This often results in separate software\/logins for membership, aircraft status, duty assignments, and flight scheduling <em>.<span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">&#8230; and there was much frustration and lack of use by members.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>PROVIDES<\/strong>:\u00a0 An integrated system which ties together membership info, aircraft MX status, access privileges, email lists, and performs notifications.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A single login<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/fly\/login.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Control Panel<\/a> where members can view their details,\u00a0 pho<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/members.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright wp-image-105\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/members-300x241.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"188\" height=\"151\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/members-300x241.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/members.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 188px) 100vw, 188px\" \/><\/a>tos,\u00a0 and contact i<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/controlpanel.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/controlpanel-300x120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"238\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/controlpanel-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/controlpanel.jpg 579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/a>nfo on other members.\u00a0 Regular members may update their contact info\/photos simply.\u00a0 Members with more ACCESS privileges, such as instructors, can update aircraft checkout info and other data.<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\"><strong>(Click on the thumbnails for a larger image)<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>Information on club aircraft, manuals, maintenance status is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/fly\/aircraft.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">available on one page<\/a>. <em>NOTE: by using the link you will see &#8216;public&#8217; info.\u00a0 A member logged into the website would see more detailed information on maintenance status, registration and inspection info.<br \/>\n<\/em><\/li>\n<li>An easily updated schedule of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/fly\/event_sched.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Club Events<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Easy to access <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/fly\/flying_sched.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">flying schedule<\/a> showing any work duty assignments and also aircraft reservations.\u00a0 The system has a built in reminder system which sends out email alerts with convenience links that allow a member to ACKnowledge receipt.\u00a0\u00a0 Members (if logged in) can make updates and trade assignments without requiring any administrator action.Some example emails:\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/rickcfi-ack.jpg\">Reminding a member 3-4 days<\/a> before a scheduled duty or flight reservation.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/flysched-alert.jpg\">Alerting a coordinator<\/a> that a member(s) have not acknowledge a reminder. These are sent in summary form 2 days before a scheduled duty or flight reservation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/student-alert.jpg\">Alerting an instructor<\/a> that one of their students has not acknowledge a reminder. These are sent in summary form 2 days before a flight reservation<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/flysched_members.jpg\">Message to all members<\/a> &#8211; the day usually before weekend flying.\u00a0 Reports the status of all assignments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Private mailing list that are automatically updated with changes in membership<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>TRYING IT OUT:\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.soaringtools.org\/index.php\/join-us\/\">Contact us<\/a> and ask for a login and password.\u00a0 Check the video below for a quick 10 minutes review of the features.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DOWNLOAD<\/strong>:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/gitlab.com\/jmurtari\/fly\">Go here<\/a> for a simple download or use git.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5YWgLmBFlSg?t=14s\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>FLY is an open source membership and scheduling package targeted to the needs of small flying organizations.\u00a0 It runs on a LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) software stack which is commonly available and can be integrated into most existing websites. 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