Gliding generally is inexpensive compared to other air sports and gliding at the Lakes is inexpensive compared to other UK clubs. A copy of the membership form can be downloaded, printed off and posted to the Club Secretary. Or fill it in and bring it with you, plus a cheque as appropriate.
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Membership Full |
£150 + £26 BGA subscription |
| Membership Junior/Student | £75 "Junior/Student" no capitation fee |
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Reciprocal |
Same as your Club charge |
| Associate Power Member | £100 no capitation fee |
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Aero tow |
£1-50 per Tacho Minute (£150/hr but can vary based on fuel costs) |
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K21 and IS28B Hire |
30p / Min (max 2 hours) - no charge for Juniors, Students or Air Cadets. |
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Astir Hire |
30p / Min (max 2 hours) |
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Trial Lesson |
£60 to 2000ft, Super size to 3000ft extra £15 (subject to situation on the day) |
| Private Owner facilities fee | £75 / Year or £10 per month |
| SLMG launch facility fee | £5 |
| Workshop use | £10 per month or proportion of |
BGA subscription 2008/2009 is £26
Glider Hire per Day Sat, Sun or Bank Holiday, 2 hours flying whether flown or not
Glider Hire per Day all other days, normal club flying rates if flown
Private owner facility fee includes trailer parking. Fee charged after 1 month
Joining Fee, nil
Junior or Student is defined as under 18 years or in full time education
The price for a trial flight includes 28 days membership, 56 days for Junior or Student members.
Annual membership entitles you to use the club facilities and to receive instruction and includes full social membership for spouse and children.
The membership year runs from 1st April. A full years' membership is payable upon joining with a pro-rata reduction given upon renewal at the following April.
Reciprocal membership is available to members of other BGA gliding clubs. We charge you whatever your club would charge us as a reciprocal member. (i.e. free to those clubs who do not charge a reciprocal membership)
For the specialist, aero tows are £2.50 per chronological minute or £1.50 per tacho minute. They are also subject to change as fuel costs rise and fall.
Life membership, this is now only available as an Honorary Membership in recognition of services to the Club
Fuel (Avgas) is only available to Associate Power & Full members at purchase cost plus 7.5%. Ask The Treasurer for today's price.
Light Aircraft owners who do not wish to fly gliders but who wish to make use of the clubs other facilities will be entitled to an ‘Associate Power Membership
It is usual for Members to keep a float in their account to cover flying costs as it minimises the administration work.
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