As to the no-show, if you are not able to make the flight, please call and cancel. This makes the aircraft available to other pilots. If you are running behind schedule, call and let the schedule desk know when you expect to arrive. For one thing, this will prevent the plane from being commandeered via the 15 minute rule, and may also allow someone to schedule a quick flight in the space you opened. Other accommodations can often be made by simply calling the scheduled pilot and for this reason it s important to keep your home and work phone number current in the OSU Member card file.
Communication is a powerful tool.
For example, a switch of one pilot to another aircraft might free up a plane for your overnight flight. Call the pilot and describe the issue. Likely, they will be pleased to make the switch. But remember, it s their plane until they agree to the change. If you are the recipient of a change request, be considerate of the request.