Making it more affordable
Even though gliding is the least expensive way to fly in an aircraft on a regular basis, it still can represent an affordability challenge for many prospective pilots in a challenging economy.
That’s why the club has built-in a number of money-saving rates to make flying at GGC more accessible to our community. Here are some ways the club helps pilots afford flying.
Membership costs
The club has offers to assist affordability with Membership dues.
Once paid in full for each season, one person, a “pilot member” has sole use of the facilities at the published rates to the end of October. Members who own a glider, private aircraft or partnership in a private powered aircraft are required to pay dues in full before their first flight.
More details about saving on membership costs
Complementary tow credit for earlybird payment: A member is eligible for a complementary credit for a 2000 feet tow ($48.21) if they pay their fees in full by April 8 (subject to annual approval by the board).
Monthly Membership Pre-payment: Implement six monthly payments of $134 from November to April by automatic e-transfers to: billing@gatineauglidingclub.ca or post checks made out to the Gatineau Gliding Club and sent to billing at Gatineau gliding club PO Box 8145 Station T Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H6
Membership discounts: Spouses, family and youth have discounted memberships dues to make flying more affordable on the family. See the membership costs.
Visiting licensed pilots 2 week trial $180: This visiting pilot package include dues for 2 weeks and would allow pilots sole use of the facilities at the published rates. It would include 2 week dues and sac fees which include air insurance. Allowed only once per season. The visiting pilot would be expected to purchase a membership to continue flying that season.
Flight trial packages: Day, 5-pack Trial, friend family trial: all trial memberships include dues, rentals, SAC are provided for a day or a five pack. This allows someone unsure or unlimited funding to try the Gatineau gliding club at lower financial risk.
Glider rental costs
The club fleet can be rented by any member pilot on a per minute basis. See fees.
More details about saving on glider rental costs
- $601: Discount Package #1 two dual student training gliders: this package allows for unlimited flying on two-seated training gliders 1) ASK-13, 2)Blanik L-23. This package is perfect for students who are learning to fly and require an instructor to be behind them.
- $945: Discount Package #2 full club fleet rental: this package allows for unlimited flying on all the dual and solo club gliders. This is a perfect for students who graduated to their solo student license. Or, for a licensed pilot who doesn’t have a private glider.
Bursaries – women pilots
Celebrating diversity and inclusion is important at the Gatineau Gliding Club. Over our history, some of our member pilots including youth female pilots have gone on to careers in commercial aviation.
For women looking for financial support to advance their pilot development, bursaries are available from the Woman’s Soaring Pilots Association.
Follow the link below to learn more about eligibility and application.