Joining SOGA - Membership Requirements

Who Can Join SOGA?

SOGA offers two types of membership:

• Full Membership: To join as a full aerotow member, you must be at minimum a Novice rated pilot with an aerotow sign-off and have current HPAC insurance.
• Associate Membership: Anyone can join as an associate member.

Requirements for Full Membership

To become a full member of SOGA, you need:

• Minimum Novice HPAC rating
• Aerotow sign-off in your log book
• Current HPAC insurance
• Completed and signed annual waiver
• Payment of annual membership fee

Membership Process

1. Connect with our members to explore if SOGA is right for you
2. Visit our field to observe operations and meet current members
3. Attend a monthly meeting to meet the club members
4. Submit completed application form
5. Download, complete and sign the SOGA Waiver Form
6. Pay the annual membership fee
7. Provide proof of current HPAC membership

Annual Fees (2023)

Club Membership Fees:

• Paid on or before May long weekend: $400.00
• Paid after May 24: $500.00

Membership includes storage for one glider. Additional glider storage is $75 per glider.

Getting Started

Ready to join? Here's how to get started:

1. Visit our Contact page to get in touch with us
2. Come out to the field on a flying day to meet members and see operations
3. Attend a monthly meeting (usually held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month)

Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association is a not-for-profit corporation registered in the province of Ontario, Canada