Gliding

Gliding is a great way to soar to new heights.

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

SportAviation offers Scenic Flights, where you can experience the mighty Murray River.

We offer Weekend packages for glider pilots, and if your new to gliding, we can offer you professional training, where you can learn to glide in just five days.

The following fleet are available for hire;

Aircraft Type	Low Season			High Season			Packages
	Hourly Rate		Daily Rate	Hourly Rate		Daily Rate	SOP	SHP
	Dual	Solo		Dual	Solo
Blanik	80	60	189	80	60	229	-	-
IS28	90	70	199	90	70	286	1289	1488
LS4A-IIE	-	60	249	-	79	329	1479	1799
LS4A-KYO	-	60	249	-	79	329	1479	1799
Pik20D	-	60	249	-	79	329	1479	1799
Lak 12	-	60	249	-	79	329	1479	1799
SZD 51	-	60	189	-	59	229	1029	1199

Rates are GST incl.

* SOP - Solo Soaring Package - 5 Days (Monday - Friday) - One Pilot

** SHP - Shared Soaring Package - 5 Days (Monday - Friday) - 2 Pilots

In case of non-flying days - a maximum of two non-flying days of any package will be redeemed at a later time or added to package timeframe - dependent on aircraft availability.

* Low Season - March to September

* High Season - October to February

Courses

Courses	Rates (GST inc)
Ab-Initio Course (to go solo in a glider) Low Season*	$2,200
Ab-Initio Course (to go solo in a glider) High Season*	$2,300
Post Solo Instruction	$ hourly rate + tow charges
Introduction X-Country	$ POA

* This includes all 30 tows, instruction, hire of glider, 1 month GFA, Log book and access to all facilities.

Towing and Retrieves - Maule & SportsStar

Towing:Gliders hangared or stored at SportAviation
Minimum 1,000ft AGL	$33.00
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.10 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.30 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $1.50 per 100'
Gliders - over 18 Mtr or Water ballasted
Minimum 1,000ft AGL	$37.00
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.20 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.50 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $1.80 per 100'

Towing: Visiting gliders NOT hangared or stored at SportAviation
Minimum 1,000ft AGL	$37.00
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.20 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.50 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $1.80 per 100'
Gliders - over 18 Mtr or 2 seater over 16 Mtr or Water ballasted
Minimum 1,000ft AGL	$40.00
1000' to 2600'	Plus $1.30 per 100'
2700' to 3600'	Plus $1.60 per 100'
3700' and over	Plus $1.90 per 100'

Rates are GST incl.

Retrieves
Via Aerotow	$220.00 1st hour/each hour thereafter $200.00
Via Trailer	$0.70 per km + $40.00 per hour per staff member

Rates are GST incl.

SportAviation Affliation

All pilots flying from SportAviation must take up affliliation.

Affiliation Type	Rates (GST Inclusive)
SportAviation	$55.00 Annually
GFA	$50 for one month
	$65 for three months
	$195 annually

These rates include the following services:

• Tea and Coffee making facilities

• Access to conveniences

Daily Aircraft Access to Facilities

SportAviation welcomes privately owned gliders and their pilots. For gliders and self-launching gliders that are not permanently hangered or stored at SportAviation, the following rates apply;

Access Type - Tie down	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Daily	$5.50
Daily (Self-launching Glides)	$7.50
Weekly	$33.00
Monthly	$99.00

Plus Aerodrome Movement Fees - $5.50 - Applies to all gliders including self-launching gliders

These rates include the following services:

• Briefings

• Weather Reports

• Airfield Access

• Search and Rescue Watch

Hangarage	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Annually	$1375
Daily (if available)	$11.00

 

Gliders in trailers stored on site	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Annually	$550.00

Accommodation

SportAviation plans to have a fully operational Caravan Park in 2008, however until then, we are able to offer the following accommodation options;

Onsite: 'Laurel' Cottage

2 Bedrooms: 1 with double bed, the other with bunks for 2 people. There is also a fold out bed in the lounge room. Maximum 6.

Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom, dining and lounge room with TV and air-conditioning.

Town Accommodation:

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