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    18 Apr 2025 08:00
    Raywood Airport, 127 Borough Rd, Raywood VIC 3570

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  • Local Soaring Comp: Task is up for the weekend

    02 Mar 2023 08:15 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    Weather is looking pretty good for this weekend. Due to northerly winds and some airspace restrictions approx. 7nm south of Bacchus (Avalon airshow), the task is set to stay mainly north-west of the airfield.

    Task information

  • Tips & Tricks around the airfield

    22 Feb 2023 07:42 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    A small collection of useful tips around the airfield.

    Tips & Tricks around the airfield

  • Local Soaring Competition launches this weekend

    13 Feb 2023 08:05 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    The Local Soaring Competition will launch this Saturday 18th Feb. Check out the details (Local soaring comp) and book a glider! You don't wanna miss out.

  • Training resources

    06 Feb 2023 20:56 | Anonymous member (Administrator)

    We have put together a collection of links and documents which will help you through your training. Find it here

  • Webcams operational

    05 Aug 2021 12:16 | Anonymous member

    The clubs webcams are operational and can be accessed via the clubs web site and the following link 

    A new webcam page is under development and can be found here and is more mobile friendly.

    If you experience issues viewing the webcams, or have feedback please email steve@techexecs.com.au.

  • Membership reopens

    09 Mar 2021 14:13 | Anonymous member

    Our membership has reopened to all. For more information and to join, click join us.

  • Easter Camp

    22 Feb 2021 12:00 | Anonymous member
    The Melbourne Gliding Club will be holding its Easter Camp from Good Friday, 2 April to Friday 9 April at the Benalla Aerodrome, hosted by our friends at the Gliding Club of Victoria (GCV).

    Registering for the camp is a simple process. Please visit the Melbourne Gliding Club website to register your attendance. Please let us know the dates you will be there, what you plan to do, and how you can help. Volunteers are required to transport aircraft and equipment to and from Benalla. The amount of equipment we take depends on the amount of volunteers we have.

    In terms of what we take, this will depend on how many people will be going and require glider seats. 

    We have decided on Benalla for something a bit different, and it is suitable for cross country and located relatively close to the mountains. Its also good for family as the location has a lot to offer with plenty of other activities and a variety of accommodation. 

    The MGC camp fee will cover the cost of the tug ferry to and from Benalla and other necessary GCV/aerodrome charges. (As a guide, past camp fees have been up to $75). Members who register will be contacted separately with other information pertaining to flying and operating at Benalla and what you need to do to prepare for the camp.

    If you have any queries regarding registration or the camp please contact Tighe (0438 346 522) or Paul (0408 033 557).


  • Temporary new membership pause

    16 Dec 2020 16:18 | Anonymous member

    16 December 2020: As we recover from the impact of COVID-19 on our operations in 2020, we are temporarily pausing new memberships for those who want to learn to glide. With our members keen to get flying again, and with the summer cross-country gliding season upon us, we want to ensure that we can both provide a good experience for our current members, and not discourage new student members when we have less capacity than normal. We will review the situation in mid-February 2021 and we hope to be able to welcome you soon!

    If you are a current solo glider pilot, you can join by emailing us membership[at]melbourneglidingclub.com.au

    There are many other fantastic gliding clubs in Victoria, and we encourage you to explore whether they will suit you. For example, at Bacchus Marsh, there are also the Geelong and Beaufort gliding clubs. To the south-east of Melbourne is the South Gippsland Gliding Club near Leongatha. Further to the west is the Grampians Soaring Club at Ararat. To the north is the Bendigo Gliding Club at Raywood, and the Gliding Club of Victoria at Benalla.

    If you have any questions, please email us membership[at]melbourneglidingclub.com.au


  • Horsham Coaching Week 2021

    26 Nov 2020 15:48 | Anonymous member

    Horsham Coaching Week is running again in 2021 (30 January - 5 February). Check out the website: https://www.horshamweek.org.au/ and the entry form available.

    The Horsham Coaching Week (HCW) is an annual event that occurs in the week prior to Horsham Week.  It is designed to develop the skills and experience required for you to fly cross county, both further and faster, and get you ready for Horsham week! 

    Participants vary widely in skill and experience, but as a minimum, you will need a C Certificate and endorsement from your CFI (if you don't yet have a silver C).


  • Latest DG1000 manual

    26 Nov 2020 15:31 | Anonymous member

    The latest DG1000 manual (for VWR and NDG) has been uploaded to the member manuals and files (log in to access).

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