Originally Posted by
mur007
Speaking as someone who is thinking about trying to join a group in the next twelve months or so, what sort of things are you looking for in new members?
Speaking from my experience:
1. On meeting the potential new member, it's the good old gut instinct first and foremost. Do you feel comfortable letting that person fly YOUR aeroplane? Could you envisage sharing a cramped cockpit with them for a couple of hours?
2. How experienced are they? Is the experience relevant? Do they seem willing to undergo trips with an instructor if the group feel they would require it? (in our group insufficient attention has been given to this aspect IMHO).
3. What is their general attitude/approach to flying? What is their attitude to risk?
4. What kind of flying do they intend to use the aeroplane for? Long, frequent trips away may be a problem.
5. Finally, and this should come out when you put them on the insurance (unless they lie), have they had a prang? If so you need to hear the story..
Hope that helps.