All members are
charged a $250 deposit, which is non-refundable. This deposit covers
any cost incurred during a billing cycle if you suddenly cancel
membership and do not send payment. The deposit was made non-refundable
because of the liability it creates with members who we have lost
contact with after they moved away.
Dues are charged monthly and are used to cover the fixed costs of
operating the Club. Dues are currently$40.00 for students and $50.00
for regular members. Hourly usage rates are computed using tach time
and the hourly rates include fuel (currently reimbursed to members at
the amount paid). Tach time means that at low RPM settings (e.g.,
taxiing, idling, approaches) you are only charged for a fraction of the
elapsed clock time. Current aircraft rates, subject to change, are $110
per tach hour.
Members are responsible for refueling the airplane at the end of each
flight. Manassas Regional Airport has 24-hour fuel service. Dulles
Aviation bills the club directly for fuel and oil purchases. For fuel
purchased by members on X-country flights, the Club reimburses members
at the amount paid.
Bills are sent to all members monthly and are payable within 30 days.
The monthly bill covers dues, flying charges, and any other club
charges such as manuals. Please recognize that the club is a
purely volunteer organization and members are expected to pay promptly
(by the 20th of the month please). Board members have minimal time
available to chase late payers.