Become a Member

The Torrey Pines Gulls Radio Control Soaring Society, Inc. (TPG) is a not-for-profit corporation whose purpose is to support and encourage member participation in the hobby/sport of model sailplane flying. TPG is the second oldest RC soaring club chartered by the Academy of Model Aeronautics (AMA). AMA membership is a prerequisite for TPG membership and can be verified here: AMA Verification. Membership in AMA provides additional liability and property damage insurance while operating model aircraft safely and with the permission of the site owner.

Dues are as follows:

• Full Members – $65 per year.
• Student rate age – $20 per year.
• Junior rate up to age 19 – $5 per year.

We also offer credit towards future dues for work performed at an approved TPG work party. Only work parties pre-approved by the TPG EC apply for work credit opportunities. These include group functions like field maintenance or installation of hardware, events where groups of members work together towards a goal that has benefit to the TPG. Volunteering to time at a contest or organize an event does not count as work credit. Full Members can receive a credit of up to $20 on annual dues; $10 per each half-day working at any TPG flying field in a pre-approved work party.

New members joining in the first six months of the calendar year pay the full rate. Those joining in July through September pay half the applicable rate. New members joining in October through December pay the full rate but their membership is considered paid through the end of the following year.

Member Registration / Renewal

To become a member or renew your existing membership, please signin or create an account. Once you are signed in, go to your account page and follow the steps at the top to update your registration information and pay your annual dues.

We look forward to having you as a member in the Torrey Pines Gulls!