2015 Schedule of Dues, Costs, and Fees
Effective May 1, 2015
Membership Fees:
Type
Description
Cost
FAST Introductory
Package (See SSA)
http://ssa.org/fast. Fly a Sailplane Today offers you an introductory
30-minute lesson in flying a glider, during which you will handle the
controls of the aircraft under the guidance of an FAA certificated
glider flight instructor. Includes 45-day membership to SSA and
ESAC.
$139.00 available
through SSA
Introductory
Membership
A 45-day temporary membership. Note that glider members must
also join SSA to manipulate aircraft controls (see the FAST package).
$60.00
Regular Member
Activation Fee
One time non-refundable fee with $250 due at time of application
and $250 due one year later. Add-on husband, wife, parent, or child
for $100 due at application and one year later. Annual dues
required.
$500.00
Collegiate Member
Activation Fee
Must be a current college student. One time non-refundable fee
with $250 due at time of application and $150 due one year later.
$400.00
SSA-affiliated
Visiting Member
Glider division only. Allows members of other SSA clubs to fly in our
aircraft, or receive a tow; maximum of 5 days in any 365-day period.
$20.00/day
Junior Member
Activation Fee
Glider division only. Must be less than 18 years of age and never
have received a pilot certificate.
Fee waived
Membership
Re-activation
Pay current month dues plus pro-rated annual dues for the year (or
see the transient member option below).
$30.00 +
pro-rated dues
Membership Dues:
Type
Description
Cost
Regular Dues
Paid at beginning of calendar year @ $30 per month. Juniors are
exempt from dues. Glider division members must also pay SSA dues
to manipulate aircraft controls ($64/regular or $36/student).
$360.00
($424.00 for
gliders)
Transient Dues
Membership on a month-to-month basis for club members living or
working in the area temporarily. Not to exceed 12 consecutive
months. Requires board approval. No membership fee.
$55.00 per
month
Tow Pilot/CFI
Member is limited to performing tow pilot or instruction duties. No
dues payment or membership fee required within these limitations.
Dues waived
Note: In addition to the above, all full-time active members are expected to contribute to the operation and
sustainment of the club by flying and working duty shifts per the club bylaws.
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2015 Schedule of Dues, Costs, and Fees
Effective May 1, 2015
Powered Aircraft Rates:
Type
Description
Cost
Pitts S2B
Dry Rate - fuel purchased separately. 12-minute blocks.
Wet Rate - fuel included. 12-minute blocks.
$135/hour
$210/hour
J3 Cub
Dry Rate - fuel purchased separately. 12-minute blocks.
Wet Rate - fuel included. 12-minute blocks.
$80/hour
$100/hour
Pawnee
Dry Rate - fuel purchased separately. 12-minute blocks.
Wet Rate - fuel included. 12-minute blocks. Also applies for aerotow
retrieval. Must be a member of SSA to operate.
$100/hour
$160/hour
Type
Description
Cost
Aerotow
$10 + $5 per 500 feet (e.g. a 3,000-foot tow is $40). 50% discount
for juniors; non-members must pay an additional $20 per tow.
$20 minimum
SGS 2-33
Hourly rate, charged in 15-minute blocks. No glider charge for
juniors.
$20/hour-max
SGS 1-26
Hourly rate, charged in 30-minute blocks.
$10/hour-max
ASK-21
Charged in 15-minute blocks. $40.00 maximum per flight.
$40/hour-max
Standard Cirrus
Charged in 30-minute blocks. $30.00 maximum per flight.
$30/hour-max
Introductory Flight
An introductory ride in the K-21; lasts for 15-25 minutes from a
release altitude of 3,000. No instruction.
$99.00
Glider Rates:
*Glider use is limited to 45 minutes when others are waiting. Use radio check-in to determine wait status.
Note: all balances are due prior to leaving the field (check or credit card only). Pilot should verify bill for accuracy.
Other Rates:
Type
Description
Cost
Clean & Repack
For parachutes; fee applies only if airsickness soils parachute.
$100.00
Duty Incentive
Credit
Awarded to a member who goes above and beyond, working three
or more duty shifts in a calendar month. Note that a shift is a full
working day, and credit is subject to approval.
-$30.00
(month’s dues
credited)
Note that the board may approve special rates on an ad-hoc basis for temporary needs and/or special events.
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2015 Schedule of Dues, Costs, and Fees
Effective May 1, 2015
Membership Class Descriptions
Regular Members consist of our core, dues-paying members who sustain the club. Dues are assessed
annually per the prices set forth in the schedule of dues, costs, and fees, as amended from time to time.
Active members enjoy the privileges of flight in any club aircraft, voting on any ballot measure, and are
eligible to serve as a club director or officer. Active members are also expected to work a minimum of four
duty shifts per year, as needed.
Probationary Members have joined, paid their first membership installment, and have not yet paid their
second membership fee installment. Probationary members enjoy full flight privileges, but cannot vote or
hold office. Upon one year of membership and payment of the second membership fee installment,
Probationary Members become Regular Members.
Inactive Members continue to receive club communications and exist on our roster, but do not have flight
or voting privileges unless returned to active, visiting, or transient status (see below). Regular Members are
involuntarily inactivated upon any past due balance of 60 days or more. Reactivation is subject to board
approval and payment of any balance, charges, and pro-rated annual dues assessment.
Transient Members are temporary or inactive members, residing beyond a reasonable distance to the club,
and who are visiting or working in the area for an extended time period (not to exceed 12 months).
Transient members are subject to board approval and enjoy full flight privileges, but cannot vote or hold
office. Requires payment of transient dues per the schedule of dues, costs, and fees, but no membership
charge is assessed. Transient dues are assessed monthly, payable and due in advance of flight.
Special Members are defined by the board of directors and subject to the prescriptions and restrictions in
the club bylaws or operating manual. Special members may not vote or hold office. Special member classes
include, but are not limited to, Honorary Members, Junior Members, Introductory Members, and Visiting
Members.
Duty Policy
All regular members are expected to contribute to the club’s financial and operational well-being by serving
occasional duty shifts, generally helping the glider operation at Pierson. The scheduling officer is responsible
for coordinating and scheduling members for duty shifts. If a member is unable to perform a duty shift due
to a schedule conflict or otherwise, that member is responsible for coordinating with another member and
the scheduling officer to cover the shift. Members who do not arrive (“no-show”) for a scheduled duty shift
will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from the club.
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