Learn to Fly Gliders

Learn to fly in a glider with professional instruction at Byron Bay Gliding.

We are the main self launching glider training centre in northern NSW and offer introductory and full course packages for beginners as well as pilots wishing to convert their licences to self launching gliders.

Learning to fly gliders is easy - and surprisingly affordable! There is no simpler and safer way than in one of our Motorgliders.

Usually we recommend an AEF (Air Experience Flight) to begin with. You will have the opportunity of flying the aircraft under supervision of an experienced and friendly instructor who will teach you about the basic controls of the aircraft.

This will give you a good idea of what gliding is all about - without having to commit.
Prices range from $130 to $195 for a good introduction flight.

If you choose to continue with your training, this flight will be logged in your Pilot Log Book, which you receive with other study material when you sign up for a course.

During your training you will learn about the sky, the thermals, ridge lift and perhaps even the elusive wave over Mt Warning, which we encounter in the winter months when the strong westerly is blowing.

Introductory course:     $525.00      including:

                                 1 month membership Gliding federation and club  

                                                     - 3 hours of instruction
                                                     - 3 hours aircraft charter ($125/h)
                                                       Goal: Complete basic Upper Air Work

Full course 1 :                  $1950.00   including:

                                 1 month membership Gliding federation and club  

                                                      - 15 hours of instruction
                                                      - 15 hours aircraft charter   ($120/h)                                         
                                                      Goal: Pilot in Command / Solo flight

 

Full course 2 :                  $2200.00   including:

                                 12 month membership Gliding federation and club  

                                              - 15 hours of instruction
                                              - 15 hours aircraft charter     ($120/h)                                                
                                              Goal: Pilot in Command / Solo flight

All courses include study book, log book and GFA / Club membership.
Accomodation is available at the club house or at Eaglefarm cottages adjacent to the airfield.


 
The Three Sources of Lift we have available here ion the rainbow region

Here at Byron Bay Gliding we are fortunate to have the main three sources of lift used in soaring at our doorstep:

Circling in thermals right up to cloud base.

Flying the powerful waves around Mount Warning - Up to twelve thousand feet high!

Ridge soaring the Coorabell Ridge. Site of the first Australian Duration Record and one of the most spectacular ridges in the world.

For fantastic "Aerial Photography" visit http://www.fotokalender-segelfliegen.de/

To book your flight, arrange a gift voucher or for more information, call on:
(02) 6684 7572  or 0423 787 398