Gliding

Gliding is a great way to soar to new heights.

Tocumwal is a world renowned destination for gliding, and has a long history of being a premier place to soar.

SportAviation offers Air experience flights - a great way to try gliding and discover the world above.

We can offer you professional training tailored to meet your individual requirements and if you are new to gliding, it is possible to learn to glide and go solo in just five days.

 

Learn to glide

Gliding Air Experience flight $210.00 - by appointement

Instruction: No waiting around - 7 days per week operation Booking Essential.

Gift vouchers are available, please call.

Learn at your own pace - tailored to meet your requirements.

Instructors Fees	Rates (GST inc)
Learn to glide (Glider and Instructor)	$110.00/hour
Cross country Twin Astir UIZ(Glider and Instructor)	$110.00/hour
Cross country Janus C Turbo (Glider and Instructor)	$165.00/hour

 

Check flights

Check flights (minimum $55.00 plus tow)

$110.00/hour Instructor and glider

 

Glider hire

The following fleet is available for hire (GST Incl.) and includes Spot Tracker and/or Logger hire;

Aircraft Type	High Season		Packages
	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate	SOP	SHP
	Solo
Twin Astir	99	297	-	-
LS4A-IIE		349	1550	1850
LS4A-KYO		349	1550	1850
LS4A-HDK		349	1550	1850
Pik20D		349	1550	1850
Janus C Turbo		440	1980	1980

• Minimum hourly charge for glider hire is 1 hour
• SOP - Solo Soaring Package - 5 Days - One Pilot.
• SHP - Shared Soaring Package - 5 Days - 2 Pilotsr

In case of non-flying days (days where flights of 2 hours or more is not possible) the customer pays for the first 2 non-flying day of any package.

 

 

 

Bookings

• A deposit is required to secure your booking.
• All bank transfer charges are payable by the customer.

 

*Excess payable (GST incl.) by customer in the event of any damage.

Aircraft Type	Excess applicable
Twin Astir	$2000
LS4A-IIE	$3500
LS4A-KYO	$3500
LS4A-HDK	$3500
Pik20D	$3500
Janus C Turbo	$4000

 

 

Towing and retrieves - Maule & Eurofox

Towing Rates:

Towing: (GST inclusive)
15 Metre class gliders
Minimum 1,000ft AGL flag $29 15 Mtr	$41.50
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.25 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.45 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $1.70 per 100'
Gliders - 2 Seater, 17 Mtrs+and over or Water ballasted 15 Metre
Minimum 1,000ft AGL Flag $30	$43.50
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.35 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.70 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $2.00 per 100'

Open class gliders

Minimum 1,000ft AGL flag $32	$46.50
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.45 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.80 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $2.10 per 100'
Open class, gliders Ballasted	$25.00

Minimum 1,000ft AGL flag $35	$51
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.60 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.90 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $2.20 per 100'
Self launch fee	$25.00

 

Your tow or self launch fee includes search and rescue watch. We highly recommend you use Spot Tracking if flying cross country.

Retrieves: (GST inclusive)
Via Aerotow	$280.00 1st hour/each hour thereafter $240.00
Via Trailer	$0.70 per km + $50.00 per hour per staff member

 

Tracking and logging

Spot tracker is a satellite based tracking system. It has Australia wide coverage and will communicate with SportAviation even when outside mobile phone coverage. Highly recommended for safety. Pin point accuracy saves valuable time if a retrieve is required. Spot tracker is available for hire (if available).

Spot Tracker	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Daily hire (if available)	$18.00
Logger
Daily hire (if available)	$24.00

 

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SportAviation Affliation

For all Pilots flying from SportAviation.

SportAviation Affiliation	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Pilots	$95.00 (Annually due 31st August)
Students (Full time)	$50.00 (Annually due 31st August)
Social	$40.00 (Annually due 31st August)

 

Visiting pilots from other clubs/organisations - Welcome.

SportAviation welcomes pilots and their own gliders visiting from other clubs/organisations. Visiting pilots with their own gliders may choose to pay either the daily affiliation fee or the annual affiliation fee.

 

Visitor Affiliation	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Daily (includes tie down and Facilitation)	$30.00

 

SportAviation and Visitor affiliation rates include the following services:

• Tea and Coffee making facilities
• Wireless internet - for checking your emails
• BBQ use
• Access to conveniences
• Briefings/weather reports - 0930 daily
• Airfield access
• Technical assistance
• SAR watch

 

Gliding Federation of Australia: Membership

Membership Type	Price
12 Month Adult	$275
12 Month Adult with Magazine posted overseas	$301
12 Month Student (under 18, or under 26 & student > 20hrs/wk)	$143
3 Month Adult	$143
AAFC or Air League (under 18, or under 26 & student > 20hrs/wk)	$123
Gliding Australia Magazine Only	$49
Gliding Australia Magazine Only with Overseas Postage	$85
International Visiting Pilot 1 Month	$110
International Visiting Pilot 1 Month Junior	$32
International Visiting Pilot 2 Month	$220
Non-Flying Active	$66
Non-Flying Associate	$40
Registered Operator Affiliation	$70
Tow Pilot Membership	$15

 

*Once only purchase for Australian residents, thereafter 12 month membership must be purchased.

Visit the GFA web site: www.glidingaustralia.org

 

 

Hangarage	Rates (GST Inclusive)-15mtr glider
Annually	$1440
Daily (if available)	$22
Weekly	$22
Monthly	$260

 

Gliders in trailers stored on site	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Annually	$560.00

 

Accommodation

SportAviation has a fully operational Caravan Park however, we are happy to organise accommodation in town for you also.

 

Town Accommodation

See the useful links at the top of the page or call Tocumwal Tourism on 1800 677 271.

 

Prices are subject to change without notice.