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Sierra Soaring Club

Membership Programs

Sierra Soaring Club (SSC) of Inyokern CA has a flexible fee structure which provides several combinations of aircraft and payment plans in order to accommodate a wide range of pilot situations. SSC aircraft insurance is through the Soaring Society of America Group insurance plan, so SSA membership is an SSC requirement at any/all levels.

Tow pilots receive a credit for their service to the club equal to the dues for a Glider Membership. This credit is only redeemable toward SSC membership dues.


Member Types

Glider Membership

  • Fly any club glider after checkout from a club CFIG.
  • $250 one time deposit nonrefundable prior to solo.
  • $50 per month dues starting the first full month of membership.
  • No hourly cost for sailplane flight time.
  • Discount tows.

Privately Owned Membership

  • Provides aerotows for those who own their own glider.
  • No monthly dues or deposits.

Power Membership

  • Fly the Cessna 182 when not used for glider aerotowing.
  • $500 one time deposit nonrefundable prior to solo.
  • $75 per month dues starting the first full month of membership.
  • The Cessna 182 is rented per tach hour wet. As of March 2014: $130/hr.

Premier Membership

  • Fly all club aircraft.
  • Fly any club glider after checkout from a club CFIG.
  • Fly the Cessna 182 when not used for glider aerotowing.
  • $750 one-time deposit nonrefundable prior to solo.
  • Glider Member upgrade to Premier Membership for $500 one-time fee.
  • Power Member upgrade to Premier Membership for $250 one-time fee.
  • $100 per month dues starting the first full month of membership.
  • The Cessna 182 is rented per tach hour wet. As of March 2014: $130/hr.
  • No hourly cost for Sailplane Flight time.
  • Discount tows.

Member Categories

Active Dues Paying

  • Flying privileges of membership.
  • Discounted tow costs.
  • Voting rights at club meetings.
  • Current Soaring Society of America membership is required for insurance purposes.

Active Non-Dues Paying

  • No voting rights at club meetings.
  • Current Soaring Society of America membership is required for insurance purposes.

Distant Membership

  • Limited to those living more than 100 miles from Inyokern.
  • Pays dues only for each month during which they fly SSC aircraft.
  • Otherwise identical to “Active Dues Paying” category.

Military Membership

  • Limited to SSC Members who are currently on Active Duty.
  • Initiation fee is waived for Glider Membership.
  • Otherwise identical to “Active Dues Paying” category.

Inactive

  • No flying or voting rights.
  • No fees or dues owed while inactive.
  • Resume privileges of prior membership and category by paying dues at that membership rate and prove current SSA membership
  • May only switch state once per year

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Or call 760-440-5495

PO Box 956 Ridgecrest CA 93555

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