Gliding

Gliding is a great way to soar to new heights.

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

SportAviation offers Air experience flights a great way to see the Murray River.

We can offer you professional training tailored to meet your individual requirements and if you are new to gliding, it is possible to learn to glide and go solo in just five days.

The following fleet is available for hire and includes Spot Tracker and/or Logger hire;

Aircraft Type	Low Season		High Season		Packages
	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate	SOP	SHP
	Solo		Solo
Blanik	66	189	77	229	-	-
IS28B2	66	189	77	229	-	-
LS4A-IIE	79	249	99	330	1479	1799
LS4A-KYO	79	249	99	330	1479	1799
Pik20D	79	249	99	330	1479	1799

• SOP - Solo Soaring Package - 5 Days - One Pilot.
• SHP - Shared Soaring Package - 5 Days - 2 Pilots

 

*Excess payable by customer in the event of any damage.

Aircraft Type	Excess applicable
Blanik	2000
IS28B2	2000
LS4A-IIE	3500
LS4A-KYO	3500
Pik20D	3500

 

Rates are GST incl.

 

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

Bookings

• A deposit is required to secure your booking.
• All bank transfer charges are payable by the customer.
• Credit card levy- Domestic 2% / International 4%.

 

Facilitation Fee

In the case of a private glider being cross hired to another pilot within the SportAviation operation by the owner, a daily fee of $55.00 incl. GST is applicable.

Instruction

Instructors Fees	Rates (GST inc)
Check flights (minimum $44.00)	$99.00/hour
Learn to glide (Glider and Instructor)	$99.00/hour
Cross country IS28 B2 (Glider and Instructor)	$110.00/hour
Cross country Janus CT (Glider and Instructor)	$165.00/hour

 

Towing and Retrieves - Maule & Eurofox

Towing Rates:

Towing:Gliders permanently 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 - 18 Mtrs and over 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'

Open class gliders

$280.00 P/H Tacho

Rates are GST incl.

Retrieves
Via Aerotow	$280.00 1st hour/each hour thereafter $240.00
Via Trailer	$0.70 per km + $40.00 per hour per staff member

Rates are GST incl.

 

Tracking and Logging (for visiting pilots/gliders)

Spot tracker is a satellite based tracking system. It has Australia wide coverage and will communicate with SportAviation even when outside mobile phone coverage. Highly recommended for safety. Pin point accuracy saves valuable time if a retrieve is required. Spot tracker is also available for outright purchase from SportAviation.

Spot Tracker	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Daily hire (if available)	$16.50
Logger
Daily hire (if available)	$22.00

 

SportAviation Affliation

All pilots flying from SportAviation must take up affliliation.

Affiliation Type	Rates (GST Inclusive)
SportAviation:
Pilots	$66.00 (Annually due 31st August)
Students (Full time)	$33.00 (Annually due 31st August)
Social	$33.00 (Annually due 31st August)
GFA:
One month	$57.00
Three months	$72.00
One year	$210.00

 

Visiting pilots are very welcome.

Visitor Affiliation	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Daily	$11.00
Weekly	$55.00

 

These rates include the following services:

• Tea and Coffee making facilities

• Wireless internet - for checking your emails

• BBQ

• 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	$11.00
Weekly	$55.00
Monthly	$165.00
Daily (Self-launching Gliders)	$22.00
Weekly (Self-launching Gliders)	$66.00
Monthly (Self-launching Gliders)	$198.00

 

Plus Aerodrome Movement Fees - $6.00 - Applies to all gliders including self-launching gliders (glider training flights exempt).

These rates include the following services:

• Briefings/ Weather reports - 0930 daily

• Airfield Access

• Search and Rescue Watch

Hangarage	Rates (GST Inclusive)
Annually	$1375.00
Daily (if available)	$22.00
Weekly	$77.00
Monthly	$220.00

 

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

Accommodation

SportAviation plans to have a fully operational Caravan Park, however until then, we are happy to organise accomodation in town.

 

Town Accommodation:

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

 

Prices are subject to change without notice.