Philadelphia Glider Council is a member owned not-for-profit cooperative. The property, facilities, equipment and aircraft are owned and operated by the membership for the purpose of engaging in and furthering the sport of soaring. In return for owning and operating our own gliderport and aircraft, flying gliders at PGC is relatively inexpensive as compared to many other soaring operations. Members are required and expected to serve field duty days, assist with flight operations, and to cooperatively provide the labor for necessary upkeep to the facility.

Members pay annual dues and tow fees for each flight, however the use of the gliders and instruction is at no additional charge. PGC’s twelve qualified CFI-G’s instruct on a volunteer basis with no compensation.

The membership of PGC is capped at the number of members that can be supported by the available aircraft and instructional resources. Currently the club is limited to 120 members.

If you are interested in applying to join PGC fill out the membership application and return to Membership Chairman, Phil Klauder, 100 Gillin Road, Ambler, PA 19002, (215-643-5853).

There is no application fee, however as mentioned, the number of members is limited and there is often a waiting list for available membership slots. When your application is received we will mail you a packet of membership information. Membership applications are reviewed by the Board of Directors at regular monthly meetings. When a slot is available you will be contacted and offered membership.

To accept the membership offer, one year's membership dues, SSA dues, and the refundable bond must be paid. The second years dues are prorated.

Following the probationary period an Associate Member may become a Full Member by a vote of the general membership. All club members are required to participate in routine club duties.