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flight following

bookings and rosters

glider on final approach for landing, with airbrakes deployed
glider on final approach for landing, with airbrakes deployed

upcoming club events

  • Club Class Nationals - 18-26 January 2025 - Taupo - results on Soaring Spot

  • 'To Soaring Pilot' Course - Papawai - 10-14 February 2025 - coaching all week

  • Central Districts Gliding Contest - 15-22 February 2025 - Waipukurau

National and international events are on the Gliding NZ Events Calendar.

recent happenings

A glider in the main street of Carterton?  No, it didn't land there!  It was transported by trailer and assembled on site.  It generated a lot of interest at the Daffodil Day Festival, and heaps of people purchased trial flight vouchers.  Thanks to all the crew who helped.

Daffodil

summer crew

We fly all year round, on weekends and public holidays, subject to fine weather and a dry airfield. Each summer we welcome guest instructors and winch drivers from the northern hemisphere. They provide us with the opportunity for mid-week flying, and allow us to offer excellent week-long training courses.

Les and Gen have already given us great service over recent weeks, and are now returning to the cold northern hemisphere.  Andrew is proving a dedicated winch operator.  Ian Willows is back as an instructor and Lars Hestehave will be arriving shortly.

Andrew James

Andrew James

Gen Francis

Gen Francis

Les Connolly

Les Connolly

Lars Hestehave

Lars Hestehave

Ian Willows

Ian Willows