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