Read the Operational Rules, and if you agree, click the "YES, I AGREE" button at the bottom of the page.

Operational Rules
The following pages contain information regarding the Operational Rules for scheduling and operating Golden Wings Flying Club aircraft. In order to become a member, you must agree to abide to all rules set forth herein before scheduling or operating any aircraft within the Golden Wings Flying Club Fleet. By clicking the “I AGREE” button and continuing the process of becoming a member, you are certifying that you have READ, FULLY UNDERSTAND and will abide by these Operational Rules. The Operational Rules are subject to change without notice. It is the responsibility of the member to monitor and review the Operational Rules periodically.

TAKE THE TIME TO READ THE ITEMS BELOW.

A. Reservations / Scheduling
1 - A member may schedule up to six advance reservations.
2 - Any aircraft reserved by a member for a cross-country flight shall not be flown by any other member until two-hours of reservation time have expired.
3 - Any aircraft reserved by a member for a local flight shall not be flown by any other member until fifteen-minutes of reservation time have expired.
4 - Members must note their destination in the comments section of their reservation.
5 - Members must cancel their reservation as soon as possible after determining the flight will not be made.
6 - Any member "no show" of an airplane reservation will be charged one hour per day at the cost of the airplane that was scheduled.
7 – Golden Wings Flying Club reserves the right to reschedule members in “like aircraft” due to maintenance or aircraft availability.
8 – Members will check their reservation prior to flight for membership status and aircraft availability.
9 – A member will not act as pilot-in-command of a Golden Wings aircraft if their reservation appears in RED.

B. Flying Regulations
1 - Only members in good standing shall operate club aircraft.
2 - Anyone receiving and providing dual instruction must be a member in good standing.
3 - Flight Instructors must meet the qualifications of the Operational Rules and Flight Instructor Insurance Qualifications in order to provide dual instruction in club aircraft.
4 - Members shall comply with all applicable Federal Aviation Regulations when operating club aircraft.
5 - It is the duty of any member to ground an aircraft that the member deems not airworthy. The member will notify the aircraft owner, maintenance provider and the base Operations Officer immediately of any maintenance discrepancies.
6 – When parking aircraft, do not spin the aircraft on the taxi line. Shut down the aircraft on the taxi line and use the tow bar to push the plane into its parking spot.
7 – Do not sit on the horizontal stabilizer to reposition an aircraft.
DO NOT WRITE SQUAWKS on the Maintenance History Sheet.
6 - If for any reason (weather, maintenance, accident or incident) a member cannot return an aircraft to its home base at the scheduled time, the member shall notify the owner and base Operations Officer by telephone. The member shall be responsible for the return of the aircraft to its home base within a reasonable time and shall pay all costs associated with its return.

C. Payments
1 - The sum of the total flight time from the member shall equal the total flight time charges for that operation.
2 - Payments are not considered paid in full until all funds have been received.
3 - A twenty-five dollar ($25) service charge will be assessed any member for any discrepancies in payment obligations to the club.
4 - All aircraft payments must be made within 24-hours. Failure to do so will result in a twenty-five dollar ($25) late fee.
5 - When a member finds it necessary to pay for fuel, oil, or maintenance, this cost shall be deducted from the flight time cost for that operation. The sum of supporting invoices and payments from the member shall equal the total flight time charges for that operation.
6 – A member must receive approval from the aircraft owner prior to repairs or maintenance being performed.
7 - A member on a cross-country flight shall guarantee minimum flying time of one-hour per day.
8 – The club does not reimburse members for overnight or tie-down fees.

D. General
1 – It is the responsibility of the member to maintain current contact information in their Schedulepoint profile.
2 – It is the responsibility of the member to maintain current FAA Medical and Flight Review information in their Schedulepoint profile.
3 – All members must maintain currency by acting as pilot-in-command of a Golden Wings fleet similar aircraft every 90-days in order to act as pilot-in-command of a Golden Wings aircraft. Flight time in non-Golden Wings aircraft may be applied toward the 90-day currency requirement.
4 – Golden Wings aircraft shall only be operated under FAR Part 91. Specific operations such as cargo and air taxi are prohibited.
5 - A satisfactory Club Checkout is required in the appropriate make and model prior to a member operating that make and model as pilot in command. In addition, a Club Checkout Sheet completed by the member and endorsed by the Golden Wings Flight Instructor that performed the checkout must be on file prior the member acting as pilot-in-command of a Golden Wings aircraft.
6 - Before operating as pilot in command of a Golden Wings aircraft, a member shall also meet the minimum flight time requirements for that make and model aircraft.
7 – All members must attend a New Member Briefing prior to acting as pilot-in-command of a Golden Wings aircraft.
8 - Memberships paid via check or cash will be terminated at the end of the membership period. It is the responsibility of the member to renew their membership prior to that period to remain a member in good standing. The Club does not send renewal notices.
9 - Membership termination must be made in writing to a Board Member and is the responsibility of the member.
10 - Members are granted a thirty (30) day grace period in which to rejoin the club and not incur repayment of the New Member Fee.
11 - Any member, while operating a Club aircraft, which is involved in an accident or incident resulting in any airplane, other property, or personal damage, shall be automatically and immediately terminated as a member and shall retain no member privileges. Reapplication of said member shall be subject to timely review by the Board of Directors. 12 - The Club reserves the right to deny the application of a prospective member if they been involved in an accident, incident, have been suspended or removed from a flying club or have been known to operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner.
13 - Membership is a privilege and can be revoked at any time by the majority of the Board of Directors for actions determined by the Board not to be in the best interests of the Club. Any revoked member shall receive a prorated refund of dues.
14 - General Membership is month to month with a three (3) month minimum. Dues are paid automatically on a recurring monthly basis until the member terminates membership.

E. Fuel / Oil
1 - Members shall be reimbursed for the actual cost of fuel purchased away from home up to a maximum price per gallon, regardless of the actual price per gallon paid. The fuel reimbursement rate can be found on the “flight payments” page at www.iflygw.com.
2 – Do not top off fuel tanks when returning to base.
3 – If you need oil and it is not available in your aircraft, go to another Golden Wings aircraft.

I have read the Operational Rules above and fully understand them.

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