Why an E5C?

The Eclipse 500 Owner’s Club (E5C) was initially formed by Eclipse Aviation Company in the summer of 2006. Eclipse selected three position holders (David Crowe, Dan McElroy and Ken Wolf) to serve as the first co-chairmen and take on the responsibility of putting together the club. The three, along with the help of position holder David Green, put together a Mission Statement and presented it at the October 2006 Eclipse Owners meeting. Since then, the co-chairmen have helped represent their fellow owners by meeting with Eclipse management and communicating through the Eclipse website forum.

Eclipse Aviation committed to fund the cost of an E5C website for the first 12 to 24 months, and this is the result. This E5C website serves as a hub for interaction and communication between all the members, highlighting educational articles, news, and activities of the E5C, as well as host a forum where all E5C members can candidly discuss any and all subjects having to do with the Eclipse 500 aircraft.

In November of 2007, the club became a totally separate self funding entity under the management of the members (owners and position holders of the Eclipse Jet). Dues of $125 per year for full membership were put into effect. Elections were held, and a 5 person board made up of elected members conduct the business of the club.

For those who are not owners or position holders, the club has an "enthusiast" designation which is free but has limited access to the forums.

This is YOUR club. Please join today and then read the E5C Mission Statement and give us your feedback. We look forward to your lively participation!

The E5C MISSION STATEMENT

E5C EXISTS TO SERVE THE NEEDS AND WELL-BEING OF ECLIPSE 500 AIRCRAFT OWNERS AND PILOTS AROUND THE WORLD

The Eclipse 500 Owners Club will:

• Bring together like minded individuals to share the joy of aviation and the delight of flying the Eclipse 500 aircraft.
• Be available to only Eclipse 500 owners and position holders.
• Foster the highest levels of safe Eclipse 500 aircraft operations.
• Provide a timely, thorough and unvarnished two-way communication link between the Eclipse Aviation and Eclipse 500 owners and pilots covering all aspects of the Eclipse 500 aircraft and its operation.
• Provide an education forum and information exchange for Eclipse 500 pilots and owners on all aspects of the Eclipse 500 aircraft.
• Serve as general aviation role model by benefiting the communities where we work and live.

To accomplish this, the E5C will:

• Establish a constructive, mutually beneficial relationship with Eclipse Aviation Company and key representatives of the aviation community.
• Meet with representatives of Eclipse Aviation Company on a regular frequency.
• Provide an exclusive web-site for timely and valuable information exchange among E5C members, Eclipse Aviation Corporation, and aviation professionals.
• Host periodic events where members can:
     Meet and enjoy each others company, and share insights and information.
     Attend educational and informational seminars from knowledgeable experts.
     Receive hands-on instruction in the safe use and maintenance of the Eclipse 500.
• Participate in charitable activities benefiting the aviation community and society.

The Key VALUES of the E5C are:

Uncompromising Safety
Proactive and Continuous Education
Open and Frequent Communication
Passionate Community Involvement