Sierra Soaring Club

Welcome to the Sierra Soaring Club, located in sunny Inyokern, California -- right at the foot of the southern Sierra Nevada mountains. The club has several classes of membership to serve the needs of the members. Because we are a chapter of the Soaring Society of America, SSA membership is required to receive any club services. 1.Basic -- fly the Blanik ($250 initiation, $50/month dues, no charge for sailplane) 2.Advanced -- fly the Blanik and 1-35 ($500 initiation, $50/month dues, no charge for sailplanes) 3.Power -- fly the Cessna 182 (towing tasks primary) ($500 initiation, $75/month dues, $130/hour wet. 4.Premier -- fly the Blanik, 1-35 and 182 ($750 initiation, $100/month dues, $130/hour wet for the 1-82, no charge for sailplanes) 5.Tow Pilot -- must meet FAA requirements, complete a towing course, 500 hours power minimum -- no charges, no salary. Tow pilots earn one hour of Blanik time for each hour of towing. 6.Private Owner -- No charge but tow fees slightly higher 7.Inactive -- no dues, no vote; reactivate by resuming paying dues 8.Distant (greater than 50 miles away) -- initiation fee, monthly dues only when flying. Note: Instruction fee is arranged between the student and instructor, but typically $30 for club members; $60 for non-members; tow charges additional to all other fees.