2007 Fees
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02/25/2007

Initiation Fees

 

The one time initiation fee is $300.00! This covers the use of all of the gliders for both training and solo work. Sailplane owner memberships are also available. Please inquire about terms.

Dues

Dues are $55.00 per month and there is no hourly rate to fly the sailplanes. Participation in club work projects is needed to keep the costs of operating the club down.

SSA Membership

All members are required to join The Soaring Society of America, at $64.00 a year, which includes a subscription to Soaring, the society's monthly journal.

Instruction

Club flight instruction time is typically $35.00/hr when available, paid directly to the instructor, or Club instructors may provide free training in exchange for having their club dues waived. Flight instruction can also be obtained from the local glider FBO at commercial rates.

Towing

Aero-tow service is provided by the local glider fixed base operator: Caracole Soaring. Members pay for their own tows.

Typical Tow Rates as of 

  • 1500ft - $
  • 2000ft - $
  • 2500ft - $
  • 3000ft - $
  • above 3000ft per 1000ft - $

 

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