Introductory Membership
If you would like a hands-on introductory flight and the opportunity for more instruction in club gliders without a big investment, purchase a voucher for a first instructional flight in a club glider under the Soaring Society of America’s FAST program. This includes 90 days membership in the SSA (necessary for insurance), a log book, and an approximately 30 minute instructional flight and additional ground instruction. An image of your FAST receipt is enough to proceed.
Contact a club instructor to arrange your flight. You will have no further fees for this flight unless you want to extend the flight time, take a higher tow than 3000 ft, or take additional flights.
Complete the Application for Introductory Membership before meeting with your instructor.
As a FAST participant, you are granted Introductory membership in the Utah Soaring Association for 90 days after your first flight if: 1) you complete this application, 2) show a receipt or voucher for a FAST flight to your instructor, 3) your instructor is satisfied you both can complete your first flight safely, and 4) your instructor uploads an image of your liability waiver. This and the flight can all be done the same day. After your first flight you can reserve and rent gliders (currently $75/hr) for flight lessons, solo flight or private pilot flight when qualified. After your first flight you would pay tow costs and instructor fees which are arranged with the instructor. You can apply for any other membership category below at any time.
Joining for a full season
Contact us to answer any questions or to arrange an intro ride before a membership decision. If you want to touch the controls during an intro flight, you must use the FAST program and/or Introductory Membership above.
When accepted, pay the one-time initiation fee and first month’s dues. Then to get up into the sky, see New Member Orientation.
Dues and Fees
| Initiation fee | $500 | Full and Associate members pay once for part ownership. Additional family members exempt from fee. |
| Full Member dues | $925 per year | Unlimited flight hours, subject to scheduling. Personal oxygen use in any glider. Payable in 5 installments; $50 discount when paying in full. $100 credit for 8 hrs of club service. |
| Associate Member dues | $425 per year | 8 flight hrs per season, subject to scheduling, then $50/hr. Personal oxygen use in any glider. $100 credit for 8 hrs of club service. After renting 15 hrs you become Full member. |
| Limited Member dues | $175 per year | See reservation limitations. No initiation fee. Includes glider use for one flight review or checkout per season with instructor (approx 1 hr), then $75/hr. Does not include instructor fees (negotiated with instructor). Note that each glider type needs a one-time checkout, each airport a one-time checkout, and each pilot an annual checkout. Includes oxygen fills at no cost for personal glider and club gliders. |
| Affiliate Member dues | $25 per year | Support the club, join socials, help with operations, receive club communications. No flying privilege. |
See Bylaws, Article 2 for detailed information.
Soaring Society of America
For insurance reasons, you must also be a member of the Soaring Society of America. Youth members are free.