On Wednesday, February 27, 2013 12:09:41 PM UTC-5, Bill D wrote:
At any one time our infrastructure can only accept a few thousand newcomers.

I wonder what the real 'uptake capacity' is? The two clubs that I know can optimistically accept 2-4 new students per year. The student experience breaks down if more than 2-3 students show up.

2-4 new students every year keep the club membership at a constant level, so there is not much incentive to increase the membership. The club gliders are fully booked at the present membership level and availability is already a problem if there is lift.