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 […]
Work and flying this weekend
The plans are for both a working bee and some flying on both this Saturday and Sunday. One aim being to move one or both of the Blaniks to safe storage at Bothwell. Dinner is proposed for the Ross Pub Saturday evening with some folks overnighting at the club house. Please come along and assist […]
We are moving
The Soaring Club of Tasmania (Gliding Tasmania), is moving. Due to changes in agriculture at the Woodbury gliding airfield, the Soaring Club of Tasmania is required to move premises by the end of 2018. In the last few months, the committee has been working tirelessly on moving the club forward and trying to find an […]
Stephanie and Ben
October 21st, 2017 was a special day for Stephanie and Ben when they exchanged their vows at a marriage ceremony in Deloraine, Tasmania followed by the reception at the beautiful Quamby Estate. Stephanie is the club secretary and one of our valued instructors and Ben a relatively new member and they make for a great […]
SCOT updates
The weather may be getting cooler as we move towards winter but there was some great flying again last weekend with ridge soaring, training flights and some trial instruction flights. We fly every Sunday and occasionally Saturday as well right through the year weather pending. As well as the flying, there is the regular glider […]
Liam’s first solo
Congratulations to Liam on his first solo today (Easter Sunday) in the Grob Twin Astir glider. Starting with a great takeoff and finishing with an equally good landing, Liam nailed a great first solo flight in what will no doubt be the first of many more to come. Liam is being congratulated by John Spilsbury, […]
Double this weekend
We will be flying both Saturday and Sunday this weekend (18th and 19th February) so why not join us at Woodbury for a great weekend. RASP is indicating a great day for thermals on Saturday and a good day on Sunday so there should be great flying both days. John Spilsbury and Phil Goss will be […]
Double shifter
Saturday October 1st and Sunday October 2nd is our first “Double shifter” for the soaring season. So why not pack your tent, load the Winnebago or have the staff put fresh linen in the Learjet and join in for Saturday night Barbie and beverages? Don’t want to stay over, no problem. Just drop in and […]
