Join the Vertical Flight Society today! Why? The Vertical Flight Society is the world's only technical society for professionals working within the vertical flight technology community, including the advanced air mobility (AAM) sector). Society members cover the spectrum of international engineers, scientists and leaders from government, industry, military/civil operators and academia.
- Collaborate with leading experts in rotorcraft industry to tackle the toughest technical challenges in vertical flight.
- Research and learn through our many research resources, including conference proceedings, technical journal, photo galleries, short courses, webinars and much more!
- Network with more than 1,200 peers at the Annual Forum or with small gatherings at your local Chapter meeting or Technical Meetings.
- Participate in one of our 22 technical committees, and in local chapters.
- Advocate on behalf of our industry to foster greater support and recognition of the benefits of vertical flight. Read some of our success stories!
- Recognition by your peers for outstanding contributions or nominate others through our prestigious awards programs.
- Education — find out about our VFF Scholarship Program, Design-Build-Vertical Flight Competition and Student Design Competition.
Enjoy other benefits:
– Jason Cornelius, Member
Vertiflite — get in-depth insight into the latest developments with the world’s leading magazine on vertical flight technology. Published bi-monthly, it is also available for Members to read online — new members get access to all 70 years of Vertiflite archives!
The Journal — the world’s only vertical flight technical journal, The Journal of the AHS has the latest scientific findings and engineering breakthroughs. Rates as low as $65 a year for an online subscription.- Discounts — save on Vertical Flight Society conferences, proceedings and publications. Check out the Vertical Flight Library & Online Store!
- Connect with Hover — an online professional network community where you can discuss your ideas and reach all Society members through the Membership Directory
- Access Members Only Content — log in to check out our exclusive Members Only content
- Complimentary Paper of the Month — selected from papers in past proceedings of the Annual Forum & Technology Display and Technical Meetings,
- Career Center — browse opportunities, post your resume in the Vertical Flight Career Center
- Vertipedia — access our "one-stop" source for comprehensive reference data and information for any vertical flight aircraft, from historical to those currently in operation and development.
- Photo Gallery — more than 7,000 photos are available to our members in the Vertical Flight Photo Gallery!
Need access to more online research resources? The Regular Plus✶ membership category provides full access to the Vertical Flight Library, with more than 16,000 technical documents, including all available Forum proceedings, other technical papers, Vertiflite magazines, briefings and more! Regular Plus✶ is $245 USD per year and you can upgrade online when you join or renew your membership. Need a mid-year upgrade? Contact the VFS Membership Director, Valerie Sheehan.
Join or renew your membership! — Individual Membership Application
Individual Membership Rates — Effective Jan. 1, 2024
| Membership Type | Annual Rate (2024) |
| Regular Member | $115.00 USD |
| Regular Member Age 30 and Under | $60.00 USD |
| Regular Plus✶ (incl. online access to Vertical Flight Library) | $265.00 USD |
| Fully Retired* or Active Military | $60.00 USD |
| Full-time Student Member** | $25.00 USD# |
| VFF Scholarship Fund - Voluntary suggested contribution | $50.00 USD |
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Journal Subscription Annual Rates — Effective Jan. 1, 2024 |
VFS Individual Members |
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U.S. & International |
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Online-Only Subscription to articles as they are uploaded (includes full access to all archives) |
$70.00 USD |
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Print-Only Subscription to issues as they are printed |
$135.00 USD |
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Full Subscription to issues as they are printed, plus full online access to current issues and all archives |
$170.00 USD |
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Corporate Membership — We invite your organization to join the prestigious ranks of corporate members in the only international society dedicated to the advancement of vertical flight. Our members include airframe and engine manufactures, avionics and systems integrators, suppliers, consultants and people like you! For more information or to sign up, contact Valerie Sheehan, Membership Director, by email or +1-703-684-6777 x107.
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Educational Membership — This program was established in 1977 for academic institutions and libraries. For more information contact Valerie Sheehan, Membership Director, by email or +1-703-684-6777 x107