HOOD RIVER SOARING MEMBERSHIP RATES & BENEFITS:

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Hood River Soaring (HRS) is an official chapter of the Soaring Society of America (SSA). 

Our annual membership dues include the cost of SSA membership ($75 regular membership, $45 family, and $42 youth memberships).  Membership in SSA is mandatory for all members of HRS. Dues are per calendar-year, due on June 1st and must be paid prior to any flying.

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MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS:

• Access to HRS fleet

• Access to glider towing and instruction at member rates

• Hood River Valley scenic rides at a 40% discount to members

• Participate in HRS social functions

• Online Services at HRS website that facilitate the sharing of news, stories, pictures, videos, and other data

 

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FULL MEMBERSHIPS:

 

Regular Membership:

• One time Initiation fee $300

• Annual dues $325 ($250 to HRS + $75 to SSA)

 

Family Membership:

• For additional family members

• Initiation and dues are half of Regular Membership.

• One time Initiation fee $150

• Annual dues $170 ($125 to HRS + $45 to SSA)

 

Youth Membership:​

• Age 13 to 25

• Eligible for Youth Program: Scholarships and Work-Study

• Initiation fee of $100 prior to solo

• Pay $100 balance of initiation fee after solo

• Annual dues of $150 (includes $42 SSA youth member dues)

 

Tow Pilot Membership:

• For pilots who want to join the club exclusively to fly tow planes

• Complete 15 donated tows in lieu of initiation fee

• Annual dues of $100

 

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​SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS:

 

Reciprocity Membership with Willamette Valley Soaring Club:

• For current members of Willamette Valley Soaring Club

• Proof of WVSC and SSA membership required

• Allows use of club aircraft and towing at regular membership rates

• $60 for 10 days in any configuration during the annual season

 

Visitor Membership:

• For visiting pilots who live more than 100 miles from Hood River

• Proof of SSA membership required

• Allows use of club aircraft, towing, and instruction at regular membership rates

• $100 a month, maximum of 3 months per year

• $200 one time initiation fee

• $500 refundable deposit

 

Soaring Society of America (SSA) FAST Program:

• Introductory glider lesson provided by Hood River Soaring

• $139 for a 3 month membership in the SSA

• FAST participants may extend introductory membership with HRS for up to 3 months at $50/month

• To qualify, a FAST voucher must be purchased in advance from the SSA and submitted to a Hood River Soaring administrator. (Note that you may receive a voucher by fax during normal business hours.)

• For more information visit http://www.ssa.org/FAST or call 1-575-392-1177

 

Professional Consultant Membership:

• For commercial pilots, tow pilots, and instructors who are visiting in a consulting capacity

• Proof of SSA membership required

• Use of club aircraft permitted for consulting purposes only

• No fees charged in recognition of consulting services

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