Annual Club Waiver

The Minden Soaring Club, Inc., is a nonprofit IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Your annual tax-deductible dues and donations will support our mission to promote world-class soaring in Minden, Nevada, through education, safety and proficiency, training, and community.

I agree to abide by all MINDEN SOARING CLUB, INC (MSC) rules and regulations as documented in the Code of Regulations, the Uniform Operating Procedures, and MSC documents. I understand that membership in MSC does not give me personal ownership of any club assets but does entitle me to use such equipment. I also agree to pay for any damage to any retractable-gear aircraft resulting from a gear-up landing due to pilot neglect.

For the purposes of this Application, including the waiver of claims and giving of indemnity herein, (i) “MSC” means the MINDEN SOARING CLUB, Inc. and its members, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, pilots (including towpilots and flight instructors), contractors and premises, or any of them, and (ii) “MSC Flying Activities” means anything connected with my presence on the property of MSC, participation in the activities of MSC, flying in any aircraft at MSC, receiving flight instruction and/or glider towing services at MSC, and the operation of any aircraft or other equipment at MSC.

I UNDERSTAND THAT PARTICIPATION IN GLIDING AND SOARING ACTIVITIES, BOTH IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND, IS OR MAY BE HAZARDOUS AND MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENT, INJURY, OR DEATH, AND I HEREBY VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT SUCH HAZARD AND RESULT.

WAIVER OF CLAIMS
In consideration of being accepted as a member of the MINDEN SOARING CLUB, INC and being granted the benefits of such membership, which consideration I acknowledge is valuable and is sufficient to induce me to make this application for membership, I, FOR MYSELF, AND ON BEHALF OF MY EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, HEIRS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SUBROGEES, INSURERS, SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, WAIVE AND GIVE UP FOREVER ANY AND ALL CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE, TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS FOR PERSONAL INJURIES TO MYSELF OR MY OWN DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHICH I MAY HAVE NOW OR IN THE FUTURE AGAINST MSC, AS DEFINED ABOVE, (HEREAFTER KNOWN AS THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) THAT ARISE FROM OR ARE CONNECTED IN ANY WAY, WHETHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, WITH MINDEN SOARING CLUB, INC FLYING OR OTHER ACTIVITIES. THIS WAIVER INCLUDES ANY CLAIM AGAINST THE RELEASED PARTIES ARISING FROM THEIR OWN NEGLIGENCE OR THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE OTHER RELEASED.

Note: Many health plans and insurance policies exclude coverage for claims arising from the operation of non-public transport aircraft, including gliders. If relevant, check your plan or policy.

By signing this form, I confirm that I have read and understood the terms outlined above.

I freely and voluntarily give my consent to participate in the activity, program, or service described. I understand the responsibilities, requirements, and any potential risks involved.

I accept the terms and conditions of this agreement and agree to comply with all related rules and policies. I understand that I may withdraw my consent at any time by contacting the organization, recognizing that doing so may affect my ability to continue with the related service or activity.