Flying Costs
Transparent pricing for all our flying activities. All prices are in AUD.
Air Experience Flight Costs
For details on AEF pricing and packages, see our Air Experience Flight page.
Membership Costs
To fly regularly, you need to join the club and hold Gliding Australia (GAus) membership. See our Joining the Club page for membership fees and details. Training packages are available on the Learn to Fly page.
Scholarships are available for eligible young people under 20.
Flying Costs
Our instructors are all volunteers who generously donate their time. You only pay for the launch and aircraft hire.
Launch Rates (Aerotow)
| Height | Cost |
|---|---|
| 2,000 ft | $68 |
| 3,000 ft | $82 |
| 4,000 ft | $96 |
Hourly Hire Rates (Club Gliders)
| Duration | Rate |
|---|---|
| 1st & 2nd hour | $1.20/min |
| 3rd & 4th hour | $0.60/min |
| 5th hour onwards | No charge |
Maximum charge cap: $216 for 4 hours of flying. After 4 hours, there is no additional hire charge. Member packages are also available.