I am a member of a club with 600+ flying members. We have a fenced area by the clubhouse with tables, benches and a climbing frame and swings for the kids. We actively encourage casual visitors be they spotters or familys with kids. The restaurant and bar are not self supporting without income from these guests. members are actively encouraged to speak to visitors and make them welcome, explaining how the airfield operates. As a result we have a steady trickle of new members.
We are very busy during the summer. Up to 200 movements per hour
There is discussion among members about if we a club or a business since we turn over several million pounds a year
Although we have a a large tarmac runway we fly mainly off the grass.
You have probably guessed I am talking about Lasham Gliding Society