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 […]
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 […]
Notice of 2017 AGM
Dear members, It’s time for the annual general meeting of the Soaring Club of Tasmania (gliding Tasmania). The AGM will be held at the Woodbury club rooms on Sunday, 12 November at 10 AM. AGENDA Apologies Minutes from last year Business from minutes Presidents Report Treasurers Report Technical Officer Report CFI Report Any other business […]
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 […]
