Going solo is the “biggie” for all student pilots. But it doesn’t stop there. We move on to the “C” Certificate and beyond. This includes, for many, gaining the Passenger / Friends rating. Today, David Gibbs had the opportunity to exercise his passenger rating for the first time. All aspects of the flight were observed by […]
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Outlanders
Monday 14th June. A great day today as we checked out a new site for outlanding training. Ian Dummett and David Gibbs both completed their outlanding training at Will Bennett’s field near Ross. It proved to be an ideal site for outlanding training and both pilots did 2 landings, including a steep approach over high […]
Harley goes solo
Gliding Tasmania is currently in a growth phase. Along with steady growth in membership numbers and the arrival of 3 “new” gliders during the past few weeks, we are seeing substantial increases in the number of students attaining Solo status. Yesterday Harley went solo in the Twin Astir. Harley was a significant contributor to our […]
Ian and David go Solo
Lovers of soaring like eagles, The current interest in gliding, truly soaring, in Tasmania is clearly very strong. The fantastic new site thanks to the Gardner family, is very stimulating and invigorating with its meteorological challenges and stunning landscape beauty. The facilities are also very impressive and constantly being refined and are a great reflection […]
We are back
We are back! Flying operations will be running throughout this long weekend and ongoing. Normal Covid 19 requirements to apply with a maximum of 20 people on site, masks worn in Glider cockpit for dual flights, sanitising etc. Contact must be made with Richard Doyle (0419 992 264) prior to attending so that we can […]
Support Gliding
The Soaring Club of Tasmania (Gliding Tasmania) is the only gliding club currently operating within Tasmania. The club’s role is to facilitate all activities of gliding in Tasmania, including ground and air training, introductory visitor flights, and cross-county flying. Your financial support will help Gliding Tasmania to offer the best gliding experience possible. Money will […]
Thank you
The Soaring Club of Tasmania has moved from Woodbury Airfield to its new home at Tunbridge Airfield. This has been made possible by a great deal of volunteer labour and support from our members. We are excited to restart flying at our new home site and begin to explore the opportunities at Tunbridge. We are […]
Development approval
Gliding Tasmania has now received development approval to build and use new facilities at the Tunbridge Airfield (see location for updated map). All of our equipment and facilities have been removed from Woodbury where we have operated continuously since 1973 on leased land. Once approval has been received for our hanger and other facilities, we will […]
Airfield relocation update
The Woodbury Airstrip is now officially closed for further gliding operations. Gliding Tasmania has been active at Woodbury for over 40 years with wonderful support from the Headlam family and we thank them for all they have done for us over the years. We hope to recommence gliding operations at our new location at Tunbridge […]
New bathroom facility approved
Progress is being made with preparations for moving to our new site at Tunbridge Airfield. Among the building infrastructure that will be created at Tunbridge Strip is a new toilet and bathroom facility. We were successful in gaining a Communities Grant from the state Department of Premier and Cabinet (Minor Grants Program). This program funds […]
