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Glider Storage Containers

Yes there are some slots available in both storage containers. Which should you choose? There are pros and cons with each.

The west box is cheaper. The rate depends on the length of tenancy. It is $200/year or $60/quarter or $25/month. It is cheaper because the slots are narrower (12" diameter) and can be a tight fit for those fat gliders. Also the supports are tubes cut in half. The glider doesn't have as much protection, but the units are individually locked and you don't have to move somebody else's glider to get to yours. The west box opens to the north. This means you have to get a flashlight to open it after you get back from that long road trip. On the other hand, if you fly Kagel you don't have to walk as far to put your glider away.

The east box costs $260/year or $80/quarter or $33/month. Each glider is fully enclosed in a big tube (14" diameter) that makes it easy to slide in and out. The top row can accept long tandem gliders. The doors open to the south so you can use your car headlights to unlock it at night. Opening south into the prevailing wind might cause them swing shut on a strong day. The doors are heavy though and I have never had that happen to me.

There are some things that are common to both storage units. You have to sign an agreement, which specifies the terms of use (you give up your right to sue the Club for injury or loss). Fees are payable in advance. Quarterly and Annual tenants are sent a renewal notice two to three weeks before payment comes due. Payment is considered overdue after the 10th of the month. Past due amounts accrue at the monthly rate and there is a $10 late fee.

So, to insure prompt acknowledgment, it is best NOT to put your check in the drop box. Complete payment information is contained in the notice. Monthly customers do not get a bill (I usually track them down in the LZ). The Club is authorized to withhold possession of the glider until past due fees are paid. Twenty days written notice is required either to end the agreement or when renewal is due. You are responsible to close and lock the outer doors if you MIGHT be the last pilot using the container that day. You cannot sublease your space. Also the Manager (me) is not authorized to demand or receive any money or compensation other than the normal storage fees and late fees.

Glider Storage Manager:
Jay Devorak
(818) 633-4668 (cell)
(818) 285-4304 (work)
e-mail: storage@shga.com

Send payments to:
Jay Devorak
10799 Sherman Grove Ave., #49
Sunland, CA 91040
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