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Old March 21st 07, 11:46 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
fred
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Default Words used in soaring markets and clubs

Back in 1945 I discovered a glider being towed just above the Merrimac
river near the Missisissipi river south of St Louis. Te airport was
found, Starling airport.
Fwd to 1954. I had gotten mt pvt sel in 1947, and I wanted to fly
gliders again. Where and how to find them? It took more than a year to
find out that the headquarters of the SSA were less than 15 minutes
from my home.
The key word was "Soaring" and I didn't know it. Now it is still
difficult if you don't know the words.
Search for GLIDERS on the amazing internet and you get over a million
hits.
The responce on this group to the subject of declining membership and
business has been overwhelming and of great value.
Some of the Youth Camp Graduates of mine in the 60s and 70s are still
soaring...flying jumbo Jets and on and on.
No matter how the money is collected, investment by a glider school,
a club etc, the bills must be paid. In sunny and prosperous Southern
California, the airport land costs us $3,000 per month alone.
If we make 1 tow, the land cost is $3,000 per tow. If it were 3,000
towsper month, the price is only one dollar.
Go on with this thought. Pay for planes, labor taxes...Prices would be
lower if more people share the fixed costs, everyone would see lower
prices, better equipment and facilities and better people providing
service.
Help with marketing ideas and words that would find those who may be
searching.
Still loving the sport after 60 years. Fred Robinson.

 




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