One of the benefits of learning to soar at Harris Hill Soaring, is the outstanding support offered by a 100-plus member organization, with skill levels ranging from first-time-flier to world record holders. This large organization and the support of HHSC's public passenger rides program also supports a great fleet of ships at the lowest cost to you. And at HHSC, the instructors serve as unpaid volunteers.
If you would like to talk to someone about the benefits and responsibilities of membership in HHSC, please contact our New Member Coordinator at newmember@harrishillsoaring.org. Our membership process is described below. You will see that face-to-face meetings with a few key HHSC members are required. This is so they can effectively evaluate your potential as a glider pilot and as an active HHSC member. It is also the right time for you to see us as we work on the glider field, and understand the part you will assume in the operation. All members are required to perform flight-related duties at the field, one half-day per month or so.
Students aged 14 to 18, you may be eligible to join Harris Hill Soaring as a Junior member [click here].
Click It! Membership Process:
1. Contact the HHSC New Member Coordinator, who will answer your questions about the club and soaring, in general. Send e-mail to newmember@harrishillsoaring.org or secretary @harrishillsoaring.org.
2. Get an HHSC Membership Application form from the New Member Coordinator. Membership applications are NOT available at the HHSC Flight Center Office.
3. Visit Harris Hill Soaring and see our operation. Informally meet with two Board members and an Instructor, and acquire their signatures on your application. The HHSC Membership Application Form is availabloe through the New Member Coordinator.
4. Submit application in person, or by mail, along with your membership fee, and such other fees as may be due. See a table of estimated rentals and fees for acquiring your Glider Pilots License through HHSC.
5. The HHSC Board will review your application at their regular monthly meeting and vote on your request for membership.
6. You will be informed promptly of their decision.
Please note that HHSC is not entirely about field work - or even soaring! Our large clubhouse, and outdoor barbeque facilities are the center of an active social life - for both you and your family. We work hard; we play hard; and we eat our fair share, too!
"Just
Like a Hawk" - A wonderful story by Patricia Valdata
about a woman's first glider flight - on her 21st birthday.
"Learning
to Soar" by Steven Philipson. This is an excellent overview
of the road a student pilot follows during glider flight training.
Lots of practical information on costs, and time invested to
get your private glider license.
"Getting the Bug" - If you are new
to soaring or haven't flown for a while, read this article. It
explains why we do it, how we do it, and - - how
you can do it, too!
Just
for the fun of it, you should read Paddy Welles' great soaring
articles on the joys (and mishaps) of crewing for a loved
one. You'll laugh, you'll cry - you'll want to .... fly!
"Soaring in America" - This transcription
of the Soaring Society of America's copyrighted pamphlet gives
a fine overview of the steps to becoming a licensed glider pilot.
Some sections may be outdated due to FARs changes, but it is
still an excellent introduction to a course of flight instruction.
Federal
Aviation Regulations (FARs) Part 61 describes the FAA's rules
about getting your soaring pilot's license. This piece addresses
questions of age, testing, flight experience, etc.
Privileges
and Responsibilities of HHSC Membership - Details
of what privileges and services you can expect, as well as what
are your responsibilities as an HHSC member. Includes information
on various categories of membership. (This
link is incomplete.)
Membership
Fees - Details of the current charges for membership dues,
tow fees, retrieve fees, etc.
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