New Members
Joining for the First Time – New Members
If you are joining for the first time, please use the button below to register your personal details with the club. All members must complete member profile before you are able to purchase the membership level you require on this page.
There are 4 membership levels available:
Full Pilot Membership: Valid for 12 months. Cost $85
Temporary / Visiting Pilot Membership: Valid for 1 month. Cost $40
2 Day Pilot Membership: Valid for 2 days. Cost $20
Non-Flying Membership: valid for 12 months. Cost $5
How to Purchase Your Flying Membership – New Members
In order to purchase a flying membership with the club you must:
1/ Register your personal profile using the registration button above.
2/ Log into your member account here, if you have not already done so.
3/ Select one of the membership payment options below, and checkout via Paypal.
Existing Club Members
Renewing an Existing Membership – Existing Members
If you are renewing an existing membership, please log in to your member account before making payment, if you have not already done so. You will then be able to renew using the membership purchase / renewal options below.
Renewing your membership is the same as purchasing a new membership. Select one of the payment options below.
Purchase or Renew Your Flying Membership Below
The options below are for both purchasing a first time membership and renewing an existing membership. Make sure you are logged into your member account, otherwise your renewal will not be credited to your account.
Are you using your Paypal account to join?
You can only register one member per Paypal account. Please do not attempt to purchase memberships for multiple people on the same account, it will not work!
Full Pilot Membership
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Temporary / Visiting Pilot Membership
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2 Day Pilot Membership
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Annual Non-Flying Membership
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Loved flying the club sites?
Loved flying our club’s sites and wish you had a full pilot membership? Let us know WITHIN 7 DAYS of purchasing your Temp / Visiting Pilot membership, and you can upgrade to full membership and just pay the difference. To take advantage of this offer, purchase full membership, then email treasurer @ sunshinecoastsportsaviators(dot)com(dot)au to obtain your refund of the difference
Club Shirts
Club Shirts are now available for purchase. They will soon be available directly from the manufacturer ($39.95 for club members $79 for non-members). In the mean time they can be purchased from the club Treasurer or Secretary. Safety Officers and Senior Safety Officers receive a free shirt, if you are interested in becoming a SO or SSO please contact one of the board members.
Membership FAQs
Q. How do I join the club?
A. First you must register for an initial club membership using the button at the top of this page. This registers your SAFA number and profile with the club, but does not yet allow you to fly club sites. You will receive a confirmation email with your login details. You must then purchase a flying membership by following the instructions further up this page on ” How to Purchase Your Membership”. Choose either full, temporary or 2 day membership. Click the “Buy Now” button. You will be directed to Paypal to complete your payment. Payments can be made using Visa, Mastercard, or your paypal account.
Once payment is complete you will receive a confirmation email confirming your active membership status. If you do not receive the email please check your spam folder, particularly if you have a hotmail account.
Q. I have previously joined using the online membership system. How do I renew my membership?
A. Go to the member login page and log into your account before making payment.
If you have lost your login details, go here to have them emailed to you.
Once you have logged into your profile, select “Renew Membership” choose either full or temporary membership. Click the “Buy Now” button. You will be directed to Paypal to complete your payment. Payments can be made using Visa, Mastercard, or your paypal account.
Once payment is complete you will receive a payment confirmation email.
Q. How do I know when my membership is due for renewal?
A. You will receive a reminder email 5 days before your current membership expires. This will contain a link taking you to the renewal page.
Q. I have lost my password to login to my membership profile. How do I get it?
A. Click on this link to request a password reset: Password Reset
Q. Can I use my Paypal account to purchase memberships for other people?
A. No! You can only register one member per Paypal account. Please do not attempt to purchase memberships for multiple people on the same account, it will not work.
Q. I am stuck and I need some help to join. Who do I contact?
A. Send an email to ua.moc.srotaivastropstsaocenihsnus@spihsrebmem including your name, phone number and query. We will respond as soon as possible. Thanks.
Q. I have payed using Paypal eCheque. Why have I not received my registration email?
A. Paypal eCheque is not an instant payment. This payment method occurs when you have insufficient funds in your paypal account to complete the transaction. Generally funds are drawn from your linked bank account, which can take several days.
Your registration email will be sent automatically once the payment clears. Please remember to also check your spam folder if you have not received the email. If your payment has cleared and you have not received the registration email please send an email to ua.moc.srotaivastropstsaocenihsnus@spihsrebmem. We will respond as soon as possible. Thanks.