harry medlicott wrote:
Robert,
What you are saying is just not correct. You should know better than
try and justify this charge on the basis that its being paid by people
other than GFA members.
The price charged intro flights is inelastic - you just can't raise it
by $20. The money comes straight out of clubs pockets. there is
some justification for $20 when the extra days cover is utilised.
Perhaps near metropolitan clubs able to charge +$100 can afford it.
For winch launch clubs it is a charge of $120 per hour based on 10
minute flights and is a huge disincentive for those clubs offering low
cost intro flights hoping to win new members. The increase from $5 for
struggling clubs is obscene and will in the end be counterproductive
to membership.
Harry
I have to disagree here. My general expierence (and this is supported by
discussions I have had with a number of people) is that AEFs are pretty
price insensitive. One club I am associated with raised its price
considerably about 3 years ago - and increased their sales.
Many clubs are however undercharging for AEFs - look at what is being
charged for the parachuting equivalent and we are pretty cheap! If clubs
choose to absorb the price increase that is entirely their decision.
Sorry to be so unreceptive on this but I strongly believe that widening
our revenue base is essential - and getting the casuals to pay is far
better than getting the members to pay.
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Robert Hart [EMAIL PROTECTED]
+61 (0)438 385 533 http://www.hart.wattle.id.au
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