Complete Fee Schedule • Valid from 1 January 2026
A Community Amateur Sports Club (CASC)
MEMBERSHIP & FLYING FEES
Bidford Gliding & Flying Club (BGFC)
Fee Schedule 2026
Valid from 1 January 2026
(Updated 29 October 2026)
Membership Payment Terms & Guidelines
Membership fees are applied on 1st April each year and are non-refundable. In addition to the published fees, there is a BGA affiliation fee that will be added for any adult (non-junior) glider pilot.
Joining up to 30 September:
Membership fees are calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the month of joining.
Joining after 30 September:
(A) Pay current year in full extended to 31 March next year, OR (B) Pay pro-rata to 31 March then full fee on 1 April.
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Membership Fees
| Category & Description | Annual Fee |
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Adult full membership
For an individual aged 26 or over on 1st April. Required to fly club or private gliders and/or private powered aircraft based at BGFC.
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£515.00 |
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Family gliding membership
For an individual aged 21 or over on 1st April who is an immediate family member of an Adult Full Member at BGFC.
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£260.00 |
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Tug pilot-only membership
For non-gliding tug pilots who do not have an aircraft based at BGFC and actively participate on the club's tug rota (no BGA fee).
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£260.00 |
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Young adult membership
For glider pilot members aged between 18 and 25 on 1st April.
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£260.00 |
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Country membership
Reduced membership fee for full flying members of another BGA club (no BGA fee payable).
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£305.00 |
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Introductory gliding membership
For new gliding members only (first year for student pilots aged 21+ on 1st April without SPL).
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£265.00 |
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Student membership
For individuals aged 21-25 who are in full-time education on 1st April.
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£170.00 |
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Junior membership
For all glider pilot members aged under 18 on 1st April. BGA fee does not apply under 21.
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£100.00 |
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Affordable Gliding Membership Scheme (AGS)
Reduced annual fee & launches for low incomes (≤ approx £21,000 gross p.a.). Contact membership@bgfc.uk
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Details upon request |
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Social membership
For non-flying social members without a caravan based at BGFC.
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£120.00 |
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Caravan and social membership
For non-flying social members with a caravan based at BGFC.
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£520.00 |
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BGA member affiliation fee
Applicable to all glider pilot members aged 21 or over on 1st April.
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£50.00 |
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Temporary Membership Categories
Daily reciprocal
£5.00
Weekly reciprocal
£25.00
Daily (Friends & Family)
£5.00
* Reciprocal rates apply to visitors from another BGA club except Stratford-on-Avon, Black Mountains and Derby & Lancs.
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Flying Fees
Launch Charges
*Includes temporary fuel surcharge
| Aerotow to 1,000ft (minimum charge) | £33.00 + £1* |
| Aerotow to 1,000ft for training (with instructor in club 2-seater) | £25.00 + £1* |
| Simulated launch failure (with instructor in club 2-seater) | £17.00 + £1* |
| Per 100ft above 1,000ft | £1.40 + 10p* |
| Aerotow retrieve (per nautical mile) | £6.75 |
Winter Rates:
Applies end of October to end of March (GMT). 3,000ft aerotow charged at reduced rate of £51.00 (£48.00 + £3*).
Glider Hire (All Club Gliders)
| Adult full flying members | 30p / min (Capped max 3 hrs) |
| Junior full flying members | All hire FREE |
Tug Hire for Personal Use
| Scout dual (tow training/tail wheel) | £265.00 / hr |
| Scout solo | £235.00 / hr |
| Pawnee solo | £265.00 / hr |
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Aircraft, Trailer & Workshop Fees
| Aircraft hangarage (Power hangar single aircraft) | £2,205.00 / year Payable in monthly instalments |
| Aircraft outside parking (Trailered/non-trailered) | £1,100.00 / year Payable in monthly instalments |
| Glider trailer winter storage Storage in club hangar (End Oct to end March GMT) | £270.00 +£100 dehumidifier supplement |
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Glider Facilitation Fee (1 Feb - 31 Jan, pure gliders & turbos)
Young Adult (21-26) £210.00Single Ownership £410.00Family Ownership £510.002 Shares (each) £295.003 Shares (each) £260.004 Shares (each) £240.00 |
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SLMG Facilitation Fee (1 Feb - 31 Jan, self-launching motor gliders)
Single Ownership £525.00Family Ownership £600.002 Shares (each) £360.003 Shares (each) £310.004 Shares (each) £285.00 |
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| Daily glider trailer parking fee | £5.00 / day |
| Visiting Aircraft Landing & Parking Landing fee waived if 50+ litres fuel purchased at BGFC |
£15.00 / day (Landing)
£15.00 / night (Overnight)
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| Workshop Hire | £15.00 / day £100.00 / week |
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Caravan & Electricity
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Annual Caravan Parking
1 Oct - 30 Sep (Requires full membership)
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£650.00 |
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Short-term Caravan Parking
Per night (no electric hook-up)£20.00
Per night (with electric hook-up)£25.00
Per week£50.00
Monthly (min 3 months)£60.00 / mo
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Caravan Electricity
Standing charge + unit usage
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£50/yr or £5/mo
+ £0.39 / unit
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Accommodation & Camping
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Chalet or Bunkhouse
No bed linen provided
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£25.00 / night |
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Tent Pitch (No electric)
Pitching own tent in camping area
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£15.00 / night |
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Tent Pitch (With electric)
Pitching own tent with hook-up
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£20.00 / night |
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Introductory Glider Flights & Courses
| Category & Description | Fee |
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| Introductory glider flights & 28 day membership | |
| Launch to 2,000 ft | £125.00 |
| Launch to 3,000 ft | £165.00 |
| Family Fun Day (3 flights to 3000ft for up to three family members) | £450.00 |
| Additional flights within 28 days are charged at member launch and glider hire rates | |
| Instructional Course: 1 and 3 day courses are available upon request | POA |