FLSC Membership Info
Membership Has Its Privileges
Membership is open to anyone genuinely interested in soaring and participating in a cooperative club environment; no previous experience is necessary. Members are expected to participate in Club operations. This may include recording the day’s operations, helping to launch sailplanes, working on Club equipment and facilities, or working as a towpilot or glider flight instructor.
Unlike many commercial flying schools, you DO NOT pay anything for the instruction you receive. Our instructors volunteer their time as members of the Club and we welcome new members!
SPECIAL Junior/Student Membership
You can start learning to fly as early as 10 (but cannot solo an aircraft until you are 14). Our Junior Program, for those less than 19 years old allows you to earn flying lessons while only paying $10/month membership fee. Acceptance into this program is on a space available basis. We like Junior members to commit to being at the field for at least 4 hours on three Saturdays/month (instruction is normally on Saturday, Sunday through prior arrangement). They are expected to help & learn by performing the activities described earlier.
The Student membership level makes you a full member of the Club for a reduced membership fee. Available to those under 24 years old.
Introductory Flights
For those interested in joining, we have a three-lesson Introductory Membership for just $250. You can fly the plane! This offers three instructional flights so you can become familiar with Club operations and get more flying experience.
Because all FLSC members are expected to work for the club, we are able to keep costs low. To review our bylaws, click here.
Members are required to belong to the Soaring Society of America, which has annual dues (see SSA Membership details below).
Application Links
- Regular Membership Application
- Introductory 3 Flight Membership Application
- Ride Application
- Junior Member Application
- Guest Membership Application
Membership Fees & Dues
| Membership Class | Membership Dues | Refundable Share Amount | Dues |
|---|---|---|---|
| “A” Regular | $550 | $200 | $55 per month |
| Regular Student | $275 | $100 | $55 per month |
| Long Distance | $550 | $200 | $15 per month |
| Junior Member | $50 | – | $5 per month |
| Temporary Student | $275 | $100 | $55 per month |
| Special Tow Pilot | – | – | $50 per year |
| Reciprocal | – | – | – |
| Guest Member | – | – | – |
| Social Member | $10 | – | $10 per year |
Aero Tow Fee
$18.00 per 1,000 feet – Juniors pay flat $10 tow fee until after solo, then at a reduced rate of $5 per 1,000 feet
Practice Rope Break Fee
$5 per occurrence – Not payed by Juniors
*The hookup fee for all tows has been removed*
Aero-Tow Retrieve
$65 per hour (either tow plane)
Winch Launch
$8.50 per launch
Trailer/Tie Down
$30.00 per month (for privately owned aircraft)
Hangar Fee
$50.00 per month (for privately owned aircraft)
SSA Membership
Soaring Society of America membership is billed through the club once a year. Membership rates last updated: January 2019
| Full Member | $75 per year |
| Youth Member (21 and younger) | $42 per year |
| Family Member | $45 per year |
Finger Lakes Soaring Club
3 Forbes St.
Dansville, NY 14437
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