Wellington Wairarapa Gliding Club
latest news + events
flight following
bookings and rosters
upcoming club events
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Kuranui College students - Wednesdays in summer
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Air Training Corps flights - Thursdays in summer
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Daffodil Day Street Display - Carterton - 14 Sept 2025
National and international events are on the Gliding NZ Events Calendar.
recent happenings
Catching the wave can be tricky from a winch launch, but it's awesome after you get above the turbulent layer. Powerful, silky-smooth lift to 16,000 feet or more, and a straight-forward cruise from the southern tip of the North Island as far as Dannevirke and beyond. Clearances into controlled airspace are required, and the controllers have been super helpful. The grinning Arcus pilots are looking north towards Wellington harbour from high above Cape Turakirae on a crystal-clear day.
trying out their new glider for size
Stewart squeezes himself into his newly-acquired DG-808 self-launching glider, while syndicate partner Marty looks on with great excitement. Roll on summer!
daffodil day in Carterton
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 vouchers for a trial flight. Thanks to all the crew who helped. Same again this year on 14 September 2025!
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. If you are interested please apply to Allan Johnson for more details.
