REGULAR MEMBER ($650): A regular member has full voting right, is entitled to no-fee instruction by club instructors and no-hourly charge on flight time in club gliders. This membership is non-refundable one time fee. All members are required to pay monthly club dues to cover insurance, tie-down, and maintenance. A membership to the Soaring Society of America is required. Membership can be paid over the first six-months at $100 per month. Board Approval Required.

 

LONG DISTANCE MEMBER ($650): A member who resides more than 120 miles from Saratoga Springs. This member pays the current long distance dues rate and is entitled to fly the club Grob(s). This membership is non-refundable. A membership to the Soaring Society of America is required. Board Approval Required.

 

JUNIOR MEMBER ($250): A member between the ages of 13-21 which has non-voting membership in the club. A junior member must assist in flight line and maintenance duties. A junior member is entitled to no-fee instruction and no-hourly charge on flight time in club gliders. A junior member may upgrade to a full membership by paying the additional $400. This membership is non-refundable. All Junior Members are required to pay the monthly junior dues to cover insurance, tiedown, and maintenance. A membership to the Soaring Society of America is required. Board Approval Required.

 

TOWPILOT (No Cost): A towpilot is a member who helps by providing tows with the towplane leased to the club. Under this membership the member is entitled to fly the towplane. A membership upgrade to share holding member is required to solo club gliders. A membership to the Soaring Society of America is required. Board Approval Required.

 

TEMPORARY TOW MEMBERSHIP - A member who resides more than 120 miles from Saratoga Springs. This membership entitles the member to receive tows in their sailplane. This member must be a member of a soaring club somewhere. They are to pay the current club cost of a tow plus an additional $10 and a $10 hook up fee. A membership to the Soaring Society of America is required. Board Approval Required.

 

Current membership dues are: (As of 4/26/22)

• $25/ month for a REGULAR MEMBER
• $15/ month for the JUNIOR MEMBER
• $15/ month for the LONGDISTANCE MEMBER

Current club tow rates are: (As of 4/26/22)

• $35 for a 1,500 ft TOW
• $40 for a 2,000 ft TOW
• $50 for a 3,000 ft TOW
• $65 for a 4,000 ft TOW
• $80 for a 5,000 ft TOW

Soaring Society of America membership is:

• $75 per year for a Regular Membership
• $42 per year for a Youth or Family Membership