Costs
What it costs
$10 is about what a typical 10-minute instructional flight costs: a $5 launch plus $5 of glider time. Instruction is free.
Prices
| What | Price (CAD) | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Flight (guest) | $50 | $40 each for a group of 4 or more. About 5 to 30 minutes in the air. No membership needed. |
| Membership, Regular | $150 / year | For anyone not covered by the two categories below. |
| Membership, Junior | $75 / year | Under 21, or a full-time student under 25. |
| Membership, Youth / Air Cadet | $15 / year | Under 19. |
| Winch launch (members) | $5 each | To about 1,500 to 2,000 feet. |
| Glider rental (members) | $30 / hour | Billed by the minute, at $0.50. |
| Instruction | Free | Taught by club members who hold an instructor rating. |
Every membership includes Soaring Association of Canada membership. New members joining after August 1 pay half. Ages are as of January 1 of the membership year. Pay by e-transfer to pa.gliding.soaring.club@gmail.com.
Youth and cadets
A $500 Soaring Association of Canada bursary, matched by $500 from the club, gives youth members $1,000 toward launches and glider rental.
The bursary is open to sAC members under 21, or full-time students under 25, as of January 1. Availability is set by the Soaring Association of Canada each year, with up to 5 bursaries per club. SAC Youth Bursary Program