(Privileges Matrix)
Anyone with an interest in aviation may join the club – initial membership can be either Social or Associate. After one year an Associate Member (not a Social Member) may apply for Full Membership, provided they meet the requirements of a license or ownership of an aircraft or aircraft project.
See the Fees Register for current fees.
SOCIAL MEMBER
Access to the club email lists – Grapevine and Announce
Access to the club website
Please note: Social Members are required to seek permission if they intend to fly as Pilot in Command (PIC) at Serpentine. Any time spent as a Social Member will not contribute to the 12-month requirement for Full Membership.
1. Gate access to SABC Serpentine Airfield with issue of key or remote opener.
- Social members of good standing may be issued a key on recommendation by a Full Member.
2. Use of SABC Club House and kitchen:
- When accompanied by Full Member or Associate Member.
- Regular use as desired.
3. Discounted rate for functions sponsored by Club.
4. May book clubhouse for private functions by arrangement with committee.
5. Conduct of maintenance, inspection or servicing of an aircraft and installed equipment at Serpentine Airfield by SABC Maintenance Services or another agent.
6. Individual use of SABC Maintenance Hangar and equipment Includes: bender, guillotine, sand blaster, compressor, spark plug tester, parts cleaner.
- Excludes use of tool store items and calibrated equipment.
7. Use of SABC Maintenance tool store and calibrated equipment.
8. Use of SABC grounds maintenance equipment separate outside of Busy Bee. Note that special equipment needs specific approval including:
- All items in WIP Shed
- Tractors
- Ride on Mower
- Slasher
9. Use to be advised to SABC Maintenance and club members in advance on Grapevine.
10. Hangar site allocation and ownership/building of approved hangar
11. Base/Locate a plane at Serpentine airfield in an approved hangar.
12. Take-off and Landing at SABC Serpentine airfield as PIC or Under Instruction A. Prior Permission Required (PPR) from Committee for each day of operation.
13. Use of SABC Aircraft (Piper Warrior VH-DJR) is managed under a risk framework which approved pilots must understand and follow.
- Full Members can pre-purchase a block of hours at a discounted rate noting they are to be used within 12 months from payment.
- Associate Members may be approved to fly the aircraft at ad hoc rates. C. One off approval for flight review with club approved Instructor is available. D. Ab-initio training is not permitted
14. Voting Rights at Club Meetings available to Full Members only.