The UM Gliding
and Soaring Club (UMGSC) is affiliated with the Kitty Hawk Soaring
Club in Manchester, MI. Members of UMGSC who wish to fly on a
regular basis will be required to pay Kitty Hawk soaring Club
initiation and monthly club dues as well as join the Soaring Society
of America for insurance purposes. This, however, is not required
to belong to UMGSC. Members who wish to fly occasionally may pay
the single flight rate or just fly with friends as passengers.
UMGSC
Membership: No Fee
Kitty
Hawk Soaring Club:
Initiation
Fee:
Regular Membership: $300 or family $450
Associate Membership: $100/year for 3 years
Monthly Dues:
$25/month ($35 for Associate members in the first year)
Towing Fees:
1000ft $20, 2000ft $30, 3000ft $40
Instruction:
$20/hour of flying - Ground school: no charge
Glider
Rental: No Charge!
Single Ride
for Non-Members: $60
Soaring Society
of America: $64/year (http://www.ssa.org)
It is possible
that MSA funding will be used to supplement some of these fees
in the future.