Are you the only turbine flyer in the club?
No, not actually a member at present although I was for quite a few years.
I joined that club because Sydney (pop 4 mil) had only 2 clubs (possibly 3) that allowed
turbines to be flown. This club became a bit of a mecca for turbines being the closest to
Sydney although a 2 hour drive away. Quite few members fly turbines including committee
members so it's 'jet friendly' at the moment.
I'm now flying at the only club in Sydney where turbines are regularly flown.
Most clubs view turbines as a (insert whatever reason you like) risk & take the easiest option
to accommodate them, the easiest being to NOT accommodate them at all.
The 'average joe' club member can neither afford a jet or understand them so that suits him just
fine, as long as his key fits the gate & he can bounce his 40 size trainer off the scenery he's happy.
With jets in his club he stands to gain nothing & thinks it may be a threat to his comfort zone.
- John.