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PLEASE NOTE: The budget and fees structure is revised as needed at the beginning of each year. The 2015 fee structure is not yet available, but will be published shortly. Some pricing adjustments are expected. The prices below reflect 2014 rates and fees, and can be used a an indication only at this stage.
Introductory Flights
Introductory flights are conducted from the airport at Hope and are intended to introduce anyone interested in the sport of soaring to the joys of un-powered flight.
The costs of an Introductory Flight is $160 for 20 to 30 minutes of gliding, This price includes tow fees and a $25.00 daily membership of the club.
Flights exceeding the specified time are charged extra at the Visiting pilot hourly rate of $1.17/min including tax.
2014 Training Packages
$620.00 for 5 Instructional Flights (20 to 30 minutes each), includes 5 tows, 2 daily memberships and a student log book.
A credit of $78.40 will be granted towards subsequent purchase of Flying Membership in the same year.
2014 Course Fees
Bronze Badge and near solo course $200
Ab-Initio Course (beginners) $315
2014 Annual Membership Dues
| Flying Member with Flat Fee unlimited flying package | $1792 |
| Flying Member with 12 Hour flying package | $1422 |
| Flying Member with 4 Hour private owner flying package | $914 |
| Tow pilot Member | $259 |
| Social Member | $125 |
Daily member – $30
Notes:
| Above prices include tax, SAC and BCSS dues where applicable. | |
| Reduced rates apply to new members joining after July 31st (mid season). Please inquire.Reduced membership rates apply for Youth (U19). Please inquire. |
2014 Tows
| First 1000 feet | $33 |
| Each additional 100 feet | $1.4 |
| Retrieves, ferrying & personal flying | $160/hour |
2014 BCMOS
BCMOS Flights – $160
BCMOS volunteer flights – $125
2014 Glider hire rates for members
Flat rate Plan – $1132 for unlimited flying for the season
12 Hour plan – $762 for up to 12 hours flying during the season. (Additional hours are charged at $37.00/hour.)
4 Hour Plan (private owners only) – $259.00 for up to 4 hours flying during the season. (Additional hours are charged at $37.00/hour after third 4Hr Plan.)
Visiting pilots and course participants – $63.50/hour
Other Charges
| “Soar and Learn to Fly Gliders” text book | $34.36 |
| Logbook | $25.00 |
| Student Pilot Training Record | $10.00 |
PLEASE NOTE: Payment is preferred by cash or credit card – payable at the field.