Membership

Aero Club Albatross (ACA) is a flying and social club.

ACA has three forms of membership:

  • Full Members : Full Members are licensed pilots who fly our gliders.
  • Student Members: Student Members are student glider pilots who have not yet received their license.
  • Associate Members: Associate Members are non-pilots who enjoy our social events and fly with us as passengers.

Before you become a Full Member there is a 90 day “getting to know you” period as an Associate. All members are also required to be SSA members.

If you want to become a member of ACA click here for the Membership Applications and Liability Waiver forms. Just fill them out and come to a meeting.

Dues

Annual dues are collected by April 1st.

  • Full Members:
    • ACA dues $66.00
    • SSA dues $69.00
    • Flight Fees
      • $372.00 if you do not own a glider.
      • $186.00 if you own a glider or are a 1/2 owner.
      • $248.00 if you are a 1/3 owner of a glider
      • $279.00 if you are a 1/4 owner of a glider.
      • $89.00 if you are a student, 22 years or younger.

There is also a one time initiation fee of $600 which can be paid over a 4 year term.

Tows are paid to the commercial operation per flight. They can range between $30 and $65 per tow, depending on altitude.

In short, if you do not own a glider, your first 4 years of membership will cost $652 per year and $502 per year after that. This is for unlimited flying. Of course dues can go up based on the club’s cost of insurance, tie downs, and maintenance.

Monthly Meetings

ACA holds monthly meetings on the third Thursday of each month. The Board of Directors meet at 7 PM and the general membership meeting starts at 8 PM. All members and guests are always welcome. The post serves soft drinks and adult refreshments.

Meeting Location

The meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at the American Legion, 9 Legion Place, Denville, NJ. (973) 627-8237. Go around back and down the stairs to the bar.