Membership in CSG is open to all those interested in participating in the sport of soaring, and willing to observe the rules and regulations established by the group.
Application for all membership classes requires that a completed application be given to any officer of CSG, along with an agreement in writing by the responsible member of the family to meet any obligations inherent in membership in the CSG, plus payment of fees for the membership class desired.
Regular Family Membership: Requires an initial $800 membership fee, $20 per month dues, and SSA membership. There is no rental charge on CSG sailplanes. Tows to 2000 ft. AGL are currently $15.
Regular family membership includes spouse and children/grandchildren under 21 and entitles any member of a family to fly any of the CSG owned aircraft and to take instruction in any of the CSG sailplanes under the direction of one of the instructors designated by the CSG.
Progressive Membership allows progressing from an initial membership level to regular family membership status in three steps. The application process is the same as for regular membership. Monthly dues, tow fees and SSA membership requirements apply.
Initial level membership: Requires a fee of $300. Initial membership allows full use of the two place training gliders with CSG instructor supervision, up to and through solo. No voting or family privileges.
Intermediate level membership: Requires additional fee of $250 and is due by the end of the sixth calendar month after joining (mandatory). The fee maybe paid in advance. Intermediate members may fly solo in SGS 1-26 or SGS 1-34 with CSG instructors’ approval. No voting or family privileges.
Full regular family membership level: Requires final fee of $250 and is due by the end of the twelfth calendar month after joining (mandatory). Fee maybe paid in advance. Full membership allows access to all CSG aircraft with permission of CSG Instructors, full voting rights, and family privileges.
Private Owner Membership: Fee $300 per year, $15 per month service charge, and tow fees. No use of club gliders. No liability for club equipment. No voting privileges.
Temporary Guest Membership: Fee $35 plus tows. Issued for a period of four consecutive days, and limited to two times per year. Issued to currently licensed glider pilots who wish to obtain tows in a privately owned sailplane. The pilot is required to provide proof of liability insurance.
Service Membership: No dues or fees. A service member performs special critical service for the Club; e.g. tow pilot, instructor, or mechanic and may only use Club equipment in connection with the performance of that service.
Full by-laws available on request.
