Airline guy here. ~8000 tt, 25yrs of mostly un-logged time in family's J-3, seaplane, 10yrs glider, instr certs, etc.

Would enjoy to tow sometimes. Some of days off are spent where I'm based, but local club memberships have become expensive, especially for a part timer like myself. I'm just not going to pay $1000 first yr and $500/yr thereafter to tow every now and then.

Local fee schedule where I'm based:

(Q) How much does it cost?
(A) At the bottom of the page you will find a fee schedule for membership. Regular membership dues are $40/month. Cost to join is $504.00. This includes a $200 initiation fee, a $200.00 deposit (refundable upon resignation in good standing), $40 first months dues, and $64 for membership in the SSA (insurance requirement). You can add family members for $50.00 plus the SSA membership of $64.00. If you are a visiting pilot from another club you can get a 14 day membership for $30.00. Aircraft rental prices and aero tow prices are on the fee schedule.

The place I use close to home has 0 fees other than rental, however, there are a surplus of tow guys there... Any connection?

Hunter