Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej

What Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej does

Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej is a non-profit aviation association (Stowarzyszenie) founded in 1919 and registered in Kobylnica near Poznań, Poland, governed by an elected Board (Zarząd), Supervisory Committee, and Disciplinary Court on four-year terms. It operates seven disciplinary sections — glider (szybowcowa), airplane (samolotowa), balloon (balonowa), parachute (spadochronowa), microlight (mikrolotowa), paragliding (paralotniowa), and model aircraft (modelarska) — plus a UAV/BSP section linked to the Akademicki Klub Lotniczy of Politechnika Poznańska. Training and operations are anchored at two airfields: the historic Kobylnica (EPPK) with an on-site real-time weather station publishing updates every three minutes, and Kąkolewo (EPPG, named after Hieronim Franek Kowalski since 2022) as the new primary base, which added a dedicated glider hangar in August 2024.

The association generates revenue primarily through recurring annual membership dues (e.g., 120 PLN senior / 24 PLN junior for the modeling section as of 2020) and per-course flight training fees for PPL(A) at 1,200 PLN (1,000 PLN for under-26), SPL at 750 PLN, and BPL at 750 PLN, with subsidized or fully free training offered to youth aged 16-18. Distribution is direct and entirely in-person at the club's airfields, with theoretical sessions held at the Politechnika Poznańska conference center. Complementary funding flows from the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education via FERS (covering SAE Aero Design, Droniada, CUADC and TeknoFest participation), municipal support from Miasto Poznań, and corporate sponsors including Pratt & Whitney and Mesco Ansys.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: recruitment relies on word-of-mouth within the Polish aviation community, school and university partnerships (most notably Politechnika Poznańska), annual General Assembly meetings, organized competitions such as the Glider Landing Accuracy contest, and an annual Aviation Safety Conference. The club has built international visibility through podium finishes at SAE Aero Design events in the US (East and West), Mexico, and the CUADC 2025 in China, where its joint team with AKL Politechnika Poznańska placed in the top 25%. Customer segments are individual aviation enthusiasts — students, hobbyists, youth trainees, and senior pilots — with no enterprise or institutional paying customers of meaningful size.

Name

Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej

Legal name

Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej

Website

https://aeroklub.poznan.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej is a non-profit Polish aviation association founded in 1919, training individual pilots and aviation enthusiasts across glider, airplane, balloon, parachute, microlight, paragliding, and model aircraft disciplines at Kobylnica and Kąkolewo airfields near Poznań, in partnership with Politechnika Poznańska.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aviation Training and Recreational Flying Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Airport Operations (48811)

SIC

Airports, Flying Fields & Airport Terminal Services (4581), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHABAFAJ

Private Aviation Pilot & Crew Staffing/Training Services

Travel & Hospitality/Airlines & Air Travel/Private Aviation (Business Jets & Air Taxi)

SECONDARYTHAAAKAA

Aerial Adventure & Flight Schools (Paragliding, Hang Gliding, Paramotoring)

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Adventure Sports & Activity Centers (Paragliding, Skydiving, Surf Schools)

Keywords

• Aviation flight training
• Glider pilot licensing
• Balloon pilot training
• Model aircraft club
• Drone UAV section

Headquarters

HQ city

Kobylnica

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for club members. Annual dues for the modeling section are 120 PLN/year for seniors and 24 PLN/year for juniors, as of 2020.
2. Flight Training Fees: Fees for theoretical and practical flight training programs. Theoretical PPL(A) course costs 1200 PLN (1000 PLN for students under 26); SPL course costs 750 PLN (600 PLN for students under 26); BPL course costs 750 PLN (600 PLN for students under 26). Some training is subsidized or free for qualifying youth.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Aeroklub Poznański is a non-profit aviation association that delivers multi-discipline flight training (glider, airplane/PPL, balloon, parachute, microlight, paragliding) and recreational aviation activities from its airfields at Kobylnica and Kąkolewo in Greater Poland. It also operates a model aircraft section, a UAV/drone section collaborating with Politechnika Poznańska, an on-site weather station for flight planning, and free subsidized glider training programs for youth aged 16-18.

Product overview

Aeroklub Poznański im. Wandy Modlibowskiej is a non-profit aviation association offering flight training and recreational aviation activities. The organization operates multiple sections including: glider training, airplane training, balloon training, parachute jumping, microlight aircraft, paragliding, and model aircraft. The club maintains facilities at Kąkolewo airfield (EPPG) and historic Kobylnica airfield. Key services include youth glider training programs (free for ages 16-18), theoretical courses for pilot licenses (PPL, SPL, BPL), a weather station for flight planning, and annual competitions such as glider landing accuracy contests. The club also operates a UAV/drone section in collaboration with the Academic Aviation Club of Poznan University of Technology, participating in international competitions. The organization has been active since 1919 and continues to promote aviation sports and education in the Greater Poland region.

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Brands

• Złote Skrzydło: Annual award given by Aeroklub Poznański to members and supporters for contributions in categories: działacz roku (organization volunteer of the year), osiągnięcie sportowe roku (sports achievement of the year), and za całokształt działalności (lifetime achievement). First awarded in 2003.

Products and services

• Meteorological Weather Station at Kobylnica Airport Real-time meteorological monitoring service at the Kobylnica airfield, providing current conditions, forecasts, and historical data for flight planning and operational decision support. Used by pilots, instructors, and section members across the club.
• PPL(A) Theoretical Training Course Theoretical training program for the Private Pilot Licence (Airplane), consisting of 9 weekend sessions and covering all required ground school subjects. Priced at 1,200 PLN (1,000 PLN for students under 26). Designed for individuals seeking PPL(A) certification.
• SPL Theoretical Training Course Theoretical training program for the Sailplane Pilot Licence, consisting of 6 weekend sessions covering glider-specific ground school subjects. Priced at 750 PLN (600 PLN for students under 26). Designed for individuals pursuing glider pilot certification.
• BPL Theoretical Training Course Theoretical training program for the Balloon Pilot Licence, consisting of 6 weekend sessions covering meteorology, balloon construction and operation, and balloon piloting principles. Priced at 750 PLN (600 PLN for students under 26). For individuals aged 16-21 pursuing balloon pilot certification.
• Glider Flight Training (Szkolenie szybowcowe) Glider flight training for beginners through advanced pilots, including theoretical and practical instruction, plus competition preparation. Operated from Kąkolewo airfield with a subsidized free program for youth aged 16-18.
• Airplane Flight Training (Szkolenie samolotowe) Airplane pilot training leading to PPL(A) license, with theoretical and practical components. For individuals seeking private pilot certification.
• Balloon Flight Training (Szkolenie balonowe) Hot air balloon pilot training covering meteorology, balloon construction and operation, balloon piloting principles, and practical flight instruction. Targeted at youth aged 16-21.
• Parachute Training (Szkolenie spadochronowe) Parachute jumping training and parachute sports, including basic parachute courses. The club has historical involvement in military parachute training and runs basic courses for civilians.
• Microlight Training (Szkolenie mikrolotowe) Microlight aircraft and motor glider training covering powered hang gliders and microlight aircraft operations.
• Paragliding Section (Paralotniowa) Paragliding training and activities. Members participate in competitions and training events.
• Model Aircraft Section (Sekcja modelarska) Aeronautical modeling activities including free-flight and radio-controlled models, with structured competition participation. The section has won multiple national and world championship medals across various model classes.
• UAV / Drone Section (Sekcja BSP) Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV/drone) section collaborating with Politechnika Poznańska's Academic Aviation Club. Members participate in international UAV competitions including SAE Aero Design, Droniada, and CUADC, with documented top placements.
• Aviation Safety Conference (Konferencja Bezpieczeństwa Lotniczego)

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021-2027 (FERS)coreOthers · 1 January 2022European Union funding program providing grants for student skill development initiatives. Through the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, FERS funds student participation in SAE Aero Design, Droniada, CUADC, and TeknoFest competitions via the 'Wsparcie studentów w zakresie podniesienia ich kompetencji i umiejętności' program.
• Minister Nauki i Szkolnictwa Wyższego (Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Poland)coreOthers · 1 January 2021Primary government funder of student participation in international academic aviation competitions. Funding provided through programs 'Wsparcie studentów w zakresie podniesienia ich kompetencji i umiejętności' financed from Fundusze Europejskie dla Rozwoju Społecznego 2021-2027 (FERS). Funds cover SAE Aero Design East, West, MX, CUADC, Droniada, and TeknoFest competition participation.
• Wielkopolskie Stowarzyszenie LotniczeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Greater Poland Aviation Association. Collaborated with Aeroklub Poznański and AKL PP on organizing the basic parachute course in July 2020 at Kąkolewo.
• Fundacja Instytut MikromakrominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Co-organizer of Droniada academic drone competitions (2021 edition) held at Kąkolewo airfield. The foundation operates in collaboration with PCSS, Politechnika Poznańska, and Aeroklub Poznański.
• Poznańskie Centrum Superkomputerowo-Sieciowe (PCSS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Poznań Supercomputing and Networking Center. Co-organizer of Droniada academic drone competitions with Aeroklub Poznański as venue provider at Kąkolewo airfield.
• Politechnika Poznańska (Poznań University of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Deep strategic partnership with Politechnika Poznańska. The university uses Aeroklub Poznański's airfields (Kąkolewo, Kobylnica) for flight training and research. The Akademicki Klub Lotniczy (AKL) PP team includes members of Aeroklub Poznański's BSP (drone) section. The university co-finances SAE Aero Design competition teams. Politechnika Poznańska's Kampus Kąkolewo opened in September 2022 includes a research building on the airfield. Joint grant programs (JMR) funded research projects. The university contributes deans from multiple faculties as sponsors of competition teams.
• Akademicki Klub Lotniczy Politechniki Poznańskiej (AKL PP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019The student aviation club at Politechnika Poznańska shares members with Aeroklub Poznański's BSP (unmanned systems) section. The AKL team competes in SAE Aero Design and similar competitions with Aeroklub members as participants. Both organizations collaborate on drone research and academic aviation projects. The AKL operates from Aeroklub airfields.
• Miasto Poznań (City of Poznań)minorOthers · 1 January 2019Co-sponsor of student competition teams and aviation education programs. Contributed funding to SAE Aero Design competition teams and other academic aviation initiatives.
• Mesco AnsysminorOthers · 1 January 2019Sponsor of SAE Aero Design competition teams. Listed as a supporter of the Akademicki Klub Lotniczy PP team participating in international academic aircraft design competitions.
• Pratt & WhitneyminorOthers · 1 January 2019Sponsor of SAE Aero Design competition teams. Listed as supporter of AKL PP team in multiple competition seasons.
• Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) InternationalminorOthers · 1 January 2019Organizer of SAE Aero Design academic aircraft design competitions (USA East, USA West, Mexico, Brazil). The AKL PP / Aeroklub Poznański team participates annually in these competitions, winning multiple top placements.
• CCS DrukminorOthers · 1 January 2019Listed as sponsor of AKL PP / Aeroklub Poznański competition teams. Printing services sponsor.
• NicroMetalminorOthers · 1 January 2019Listed as sponsor of AKL PP / Aeroklub Poznański competition teams.
• TerkonminorOthers · 1 January 2019Listed as sponsor of AKL PP / Aeroklub Poznański competition teams.
• Klub Seniorów Lotnictwa Aeroklubu PoznańskiegocoreOthers · 1 January 2019The Senior Pilots Club within Aeroklub Poznański serves as a parallel community of retired and senior pilots who remain active in club governance and ceremonies. Barbara Grześkowiak-Bocian serves as its chair. It organizes commemorative events such as the 107th anniversary of the capture of Ławica Airport.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Aeroklub Polski: The national umbrella aero club of Poland, of which Aeroklub Poznański is a regional member. Comparable as the broader federation that coordinates aero clubs, pilots, and air sports across Poland.
• AOPA Poland (Aeroklub Polski Aircraft Owners): Aircraft owners and pilots association affiliated with Polish general aviation. Similar target audience of private pilots and recreational aviation community.
• Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA): Large international member-based aviation organization focused on recreational flying, flight training, and youth aviation programs. Comparable community/membership model and aviation training mission.
• Royal Aero Club (RAeC): UK national aero club coordinating member flying clubs, training, and air sports. Direct analogue as a national federation of aero clubs in a European market.
• Fédération Française Aéronautique (FFA): French national aero club federation analogous to Aeroklub Polski, with regional clubs providing comparable glider training, pilot licensing, and aerial sport activities.
• CAE Flight Training: Large commercial flight training organization. Comparable as a flight training provider but operates at much greater scale and commercial, rather than member-based, model.

Direct peers

• Aeroklub Wrocławski: Polish regional aero club in Wrocław offering comparable PPL/SPL/BPL training, glider activities, and recreational aviation. Direct comparable in size and service scope.
• Aeroklub Warszawski: Another major Polish regional aero club based in Warsaw, offering comparable flight training (PPL, glider, balloon), airfield operations, and member-based aviation recreation. Direct geographic and operational peer.
• Aeroklub Krakowski: Polish regional aero club in Kraków providing similar multi-discipline flight training, glider operations, and aviation member services. Operates as a direct peer in the Polish aero club network.

Emerging players

• Akademicki Klub Lotniczy Politechniki Poznańskiej (AKL PP): Student aviation club that shares members and facilities with Aeroklub Poznański's BSP section and competes jointly in SAE Aero Design. Tied peer organization rather than direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles9 records

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