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Adelaide University Gliding Club - 50th Anniversary

Adelaide University Gliding ClubPhotos from the recent AUGC 50th anniversary, where five aircraft flew in. C182 SRE (John and Julianne Stobie), PA20 ZKI (Cath Conway and Bee) Aldinga, MAU (Paul Van der Loo) Parafield, RV6 SOL (Mark Newton) Bankstown and JS3 PT (Peter Temple)…

Around the Clubs July 2026

16 year old Joel Howse is congratulated by Mt Beauty Gliding Club CFI Andrew Evans after recently achieving solo status. In his spare time Joel's many interests include practising gliding on his flight simulator, plus designing and building small rockets and radio controlled…

Around the Clubs May 2026

Australian Air LeagueManly Squadron recently took part in another outstanding gliding camp, with cadets, officers and parents all taking the opportunity to experience winch-launched gliding. It was a fantastic weekend focussed on aviation exposure, building confidence and giving…

Around the Clubs February 2026

Aurora at BenallaPilots at Benalla for JoeyGlide were treated to a spectacular display of the Aurora Australis in January Kingaroy Soaring ClubCongratulations to Connie, who went solo at Kingaroy Soaring Club in December. Mount BeautyBeautiful sky at Mount Beauty in early…

Around the Clubs November 2025

Southern Cross GCFirst solo for Henry Stead on 25 OCtober 2025Henry took his first solo flight in one of Southern Cross Gliding Club's ASK-21's on the weekend. Next year, he is joining the RAAF to do his degree in Bachelor of Technology in Aeronautical Engineering and then will…

Around the Clubs August 2025

Winter fun at Tocumwal Soaring Club Ian and Matt enjoying the cool winter weather Ian and Bill Harvey enjoying an afternoon flight in the TSC Motor Falke. Winter Solstice bonfire and combined birthday party for Sharon, Libby and Mary-Anne Alice Springs Gliding ClubAlice Springs…

Around the Clubs May 2025

Gliding Club of Western Australia at NarroginA WIGWA development camp was held at Narrogin Gliding Club in March. Heather ticked off a few more boxes in her syllabus. Her favourite activity was an aerobatic flight. 'I was fortunate to have 2 days of diamond cross country…

Around the Clubs January 2025

Southern Cross Gliding ClubAmelia Steadman, 15 year old, was sent solo on Friday 22nd November in an ASK-21. Amelia has been learning to fly with Southern Cross Gliding Club and has been working hard at achieving this milestone in her flying career. Amelia is also an Australian…

Women's Instructor Course Narromine

The Rockettes recently organised the first women’s gliding instructor cours. The course was held in at Narromine. By the end of the course Daniela Helbig had gained her Level 2 rating while Sophie Curio and Melysha Turnbull achieved their Level 1 instructor ratings. Well done to…

Bathurst Soaring Club Celebrates 50 years at Piper's Field

Bathurst Soaring Club CFI Robbie Bull (left) with MLA for Bathurst Paul Tool at the BSC Open Day. Bathurst Soaring Club celebrated 50 years at Piper’s Airfield with an Anniversary Dinner and an Open Day on Sunday 29 September.The dinner was attended by more than 140 members and…

Around the Clubs October 2024

Congratulations to Christine Shortt for re-soloing in a glider. Christine started gliding in her hometown in Germany at the age of sixteen and was a fairly accomplished pilot including aerobatics and her motor glider licence. After a 15-year break from flying, she took a number…

Balaklava Gliding Club’s 70th Anniversary

The Balaklava Gliding Club’s 70th Anniversary Dinner was a big event in our calendar this year. Its importance in our club’s history cannot be overstated, and we felt that it needed to be recognised. The significance of current and past members coming together on Saturday, 16…

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Some photos from our fun and approachable women's gliding weekend at Ararat! Special thanks to such wonderful and lovely people at Grampians Soaring Club, Mia Keep Photography and Victorian Soaring Association. Ashton started his Glider Pilot Certificate training with Australian…

Celebrations at Murray Bridge Gliding Club

Murray Bridge Gliding Club celebrated its 65th birthday this year by holding its dinner at the Great Eastern Hotel at Littlehampton where the founders had their first meeting in 1958. Originally named Great Eastern Gliding Club, the name was changed to Murray Bridge Gliding Club…

Around the Clubs March 2024

At Tocumwal Soaring Centre, the Boomerang and Blanik flew together over the mighty Murray River in a classic formation (top photo). Peter Brunton, 19 years old, had his first wooden glider experience in the Boomerang and managed a 5-hour flight (lower left). Czech pilot Michal…

Around the Clubs December 2023

A shout out to Robert Bull, our NSW soaring development manager, for making the 2023 NSW coaching week possible! Fourteen aircraft, 8 coaches and more than 20 students participated, concluding a week with multiple badges achieved and hundreds of kilometres flown cross country.…

Glorious Gloucester - Ridge Soaring Camp

By Mike Woolley photos Josh Davis The annual Gloucester ridge soaring camp ended earlier this month with a record number of flights and durations – but little evidence of the sought-after westerly winds. The eight-day NSW event recorded 168 flights with a total of 124 hours…

Around the Clubs October 2023

The Adelaide University Gliding Club x Rockettes Flinders Ranges The Adelaide University Gliding Club x Rockettes Flinders Ranges Gliding camp was great fun with many gliding flights, Campfires, Hikes, 4WDs and Dampers. Bathurst Soaring Club - Expecting Showers Congratulations…

Around the Clubs June 2023

Congratulations to the many new pilots who achieved first solos, ratings and had fun soaring around the country. Here are a few of them. Pam and Andre enjoyed their experience with the Gliding Club of Victoria. Beverley Soaring Society’s newest solo pilot is Nick Olszewski, sent…

Around the Clubs February 2023

Congratulations to the many new pilots who achieved first solos, ratings and had fun soaring around the country. Here are a few of them. Stefan, Julie, Dominique and Daniela from Bathurst Soaring Club on the flight line at Narromine. Congratulations to Max Suponya for finally…

Around the Clubs November 2022

Congratulations to the many new pilots who achieved first solos and badges around the country. Here are a few of them. John Criticos,16 year old, being congratulated on his first solo by instructor John Bugno at Narrogin. After weeks of runway closures due to the wet weather,…

Around the Clubs August 2022

Congratulations to the many new pilots who achieved first solos and badges around the country. Here are a few of them. Sixteen year old Billie Allan-Bryant was presented with the Dickie Bird Trophy for Outstanding Student Pilot at Southern Cross Gliding Club, Camden NSW in early…

Around the Clubs May 2022

Congratulations to the many new pilots who achieved first solos and badges around the country. Here are a few of them. Congratulations Andrey Makarenko at South Gippsland Gliding Club for his First Solo in April. Will Johnson first solo Balaklava Gliding Club in MArch…

BSC at Narromine

Armin Kruger landing his LS6 in 18m configuration. Attila Bertok with his ASW 20a. Attila ia a first-thermal-to-last-thermal pilot and a Attila Bertok with his ASW 20a. Attila ia a first-thermal-to-last-thermal pilot and a regular visitor to Narromine from his home club of Lake…

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Congratulations to the many new pilots who achieved first solos and badge achievemente around the country. Here are a few of them. Congratulations to Oscar for his first solo on his 20th birthday at Darling Downs Soaring Club. Congratulations to Monique for her first solo on a…

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This summer has seen a lot activity at clubs around the country including many first solos and other achievements. Here are just a few of them. Ben Cook took his first solo flight at Bathurst Soaring Club in January. Ben Cook took his first solo flight at Bathurst Soaring Club…

Winter Soaring Around the Nation

Winter Soaring Around the Nation Despite the difficult times, this winter saw flying and training continue around the country adhering to COVID-19 safety guidelines. Congratulations to all the pilots who achieved their first solo and other training milestones during the winter.…