Membership Fees and Costs

Cost structure

There are various costs associated with becoming a club member and flying at the BGGC.

Most pilots flying permanently from Nympsfield will join the BGGC as a Full Member. We also also Associate Membership which provides use of the club facilities (including keeping a Caravan – subject to availability and fees). Associate members may fly up to 6 times a year as P2, but will need to pay day or week Temporary (full) membership to fly more than that.

For those starting gliding we recommend you consider our “Solo and Beyond” package which comprises a bundle of flights and membership at a significant saving.

Membership: We are a membership club and all pilots flying from Nympsfield on a permanent basis should be members of the club. Membership is payable on an annual basis and discounted rates are available for Juniors (under 26), Students and Cadets (under 18).
Launch Fees: Each flight in a glider will incur a launch fee, either Aerotow or winch. We discount the launch fee for pilots in training and for all flights in the Historic Flight aircraft
Soaring Fees: For flying club gliders we charge a per-minute fee (in addition to the launch fee). This varies by glider type
Facility Fees: If you keep a glider trailer on site, use a hangar space, or keep a caravan on site, then an additional annual fee applies
Other Fees: We also charge fees for use of other facilities such as workshops,clubhouse bedrooms or campsite. General use of club facilities apart from those specified is included in your membership

Notes and Terms and Conditions

1. Student membership

Full flying between 1st October & 31st May, available only after taking a BUGC Trial Lesson. BUGC student membership numbers limited to two members under training per day.

2. ACHF Associate Membership

ACHF Associate Membership has a 50% discount. If taking more than 6 flights in a membership year pay Temporary Membership £20 day (up to 6 days a year) or Weekly Membership £59.50 (up to twice per year)

3. Ten Day membership

Full flying limited to 10 consecutive days in a single membership year (applicable non BGA clubs)

4. Reciprocal Membership

Clubs with reciprocal agreement - Cotswold Gliding Club

5. Spin Training

Applicable to Non-BGGC and Non-Reciprocal Club Members under training, 10% discount if two or more members from same club booked on same day.

6. Glider Reseverations

To be approved by CFI / Committee in advance, BGGC members pay a reservation fee on any off-site non-flying day and standard Soaring Fees for flying. For non BGGC related loans the daily hire charge applies per day off-site.

7. CASC

BGGC is a Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC) and has provisions to support membership applications from those on low or modest incomes. Such applications will be considered sympathetically and objectively by the Club committee in accordance with an established process.

8. A/T Rates

A/T Rates £32 to 1000ft, £1.05 per 100ft up to 3000ft, £0.80 per 100ft above 3000ft

9. Discounted A/T Rates

Discounted A/T Nominated Non-Winchable Days with southerlies or winch u/s but A/T safe - Discounted rate applies to AT's up to 3k, standard rates thereafter. S&B Members pay the discounted rate, launch will not included in S&B allocation. Sponsored Cadets pay the discounted rate if less than their existing discounted rates. Declaration of a Non-Winchable day determined by Duty Instructor.

10. Group Rates

Group Rates for Member organised group events - A/T Launch £65 to 1000ft + £1 per 100ft. over 3000ft

11. Landing Fee

Applies to visiting aircraft. Landing fees for aircraft based at Nympsfield are included in Hangar fees

Get a flying start with "Solo & Beyond"

Solo and Beyond

If you are learning to fly we offer a “solo and beyond” package which, for once price, includes 12 Months flying membership (at your appropriate membership class), 60 Winch Launches and 6 x 2,000ft aerotows, plus all soaring time and (of course) free instruction.

Different pilots progress at differing rates and while we cannot guarantee that you will “go solo” within the number of flights included our package (unlike some other “fixed price to solo” packages) allows you to carry over unused launches into your post-solo training period.

Solo and Beyond Comparison

Element	Launch Fees	Other Fees	Pay As You Go	Solo and Beyond
Adult Member
60 x 10 min Winch Lessons	60 x £12.00	Soaring costs: 60 * £6	£1,080.00	Included
6 x 30 min Aero-tow lessons	6 x £42.50	Soaring costs: 6 * £18	£ 363.00	Included
Membership		Adult – 12 month	£ 615.00	Included
Total (Adult)			£2,058.00	£1,540.00

Cadet Member
Flying as above	see above	see above	£1,443.00	Included
Membership		Cadet – 12 month	£ 155.00	Included
Total (Cadet)			£1,598.00	£1,110.00

A comparison of the cost of “Pay as you Go” membership vs the BGGC Solo and Beyond Packages