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• 2025 Friday before the AFL Grand Final and Grand Final weekend.

  • Start
    26 Sep 2025
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    28 Sep 2025
  •  
    19:30
  • Location
    Bacchus Marsh airfield - YBSS

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  We are thrilled to invite all our esteemed members to join us for an exhilarating gliding experience during the upcoming AFL Grandfinal long weekend! Leave your gardening gloves behind and soar through the skies at Bacchus Marsh. It's time to swap your pruning shears for the thrill of the wind beneath your wings!

  Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Bacchus Marsh as you glide gracefully over rolling green fields, surrounded by stunning landscapes. This thrilling adventure promises to be a memorable escape from the usual weekend routine. Whether you're a seasoned glider or a first-time flyer, our expert instructors will ensure your safety and guide you through an incredible journey. Don't miss this opportunity to embrace the freedom of flight and experience the rush of soaring high above the ground!

  For all thrill-seekers and skyward explorers. We have a tailor-made XC task for gliding enthusiasts seeking an adrenaline-pumping challenge. Our expert instructors will guide you through the intricacies of cross-country flying, helping you develop and refine your skills while exploring the stunning vistas below. Soar among the clouds, and witness the beauty of the countryside like never before.

  Hurry and secure your spot for the AFL Grandfinal long weekend gliding adventure at Bacchus Marsh with us. Escape the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary, and make lasting memories that will have you soaring long after the final whistle of the footy game!

   

  Event Details:

  • Meet: Bacchus Marsh Airfield

  • Pilot experience:  Any.

  • Event type: Training, Dual Instructional & XC (depending on conditions)

  • Event organizer: Nick Callegari 0448 888 541

  • Dates: 26/9/2025 - 28/09/2025

  • Meet time: 08:30AM to prepare aircraft.

  • Briefing time: 10:00 AM (on airfield)

  • Launch time: 11:30 AM (can be organized earlier)

  • Event cost: nil (normal tow and glider fees apply)

  
  

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• 2025 Melbourne Cup Camp

  • Start
    01 Nov 2025
  •  
    08:00
  • End
    04 Nov 2025
  •  
    20:00
  • Location
    Bendigo Gliding Club: 123 Borough Rd, Raywood VIC 3570

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  The Club will be holding its annual Cup Weekend at Raywood, home of the Bendigo Gliding Club. Raywood is 185km north of Melbourne via the Calder Fwy, and about 30km north of Bendigo, being north of the ranges the site receives better weather.

  We plan on taking a tug, and a number of gliders depending on people's interest and bookings. Glider allocations and schedule will be determined prior to the camp in the pre-camp meeting in mid-October.

  This is a good opportunity to get in some cross country flying. Depending on the weather, we plan to set daily tasks for group flying/mutual flights in the two seaters. There will also be a challenge task for the more competitive pilots to further develop your skills.

  For those who don’t fly, there are the following attractions in Bendigo:

  · Bendigo Mine.

  · Golden Dragon Museum

  · Bendigo walking tours.

  · Art gallery and studios.

  · And much more.

  
  

  Meet time:    10:00am at the club house for;

      ·         Daily briefing.

      ·         Tasks.

     ·         Deciding where we’re going to eat for dinner.

  Launch:         12:00 onwards, earlier flights are possible.

  Aircraft:         Club aircraft and Private.

  Pilot experience / competency:

  For XC min. C-certificate and successfully completing the outlanding training.

  XC Prefered: GPC

  Event type: Cross country flying and badge flights.

  Environment:          Flatland flying.

  Launching:              MGC tugs.

  Site information:      Raywood Site Info

  Costs:   

  Camp costs around $80, which covers transport of the tug and gliders.

  Airfield usage fee of $15 / day for private gliders.

  Camping available for $15/person/night.  

  Queries:     Please contact Nick Callegari on Mob: 0448 888 541 or nickcallegari22@outlook.com

  Please use the online registration button to express your interest in the camp and update the Club_Camp_Planning tab in the bookings spreadsheet. Details you will need to add prior to the planning meeting is:

  • with what you can tow up and back.
  • which glider you perfer to fly, 
  • days attending.
  • catering details for the camp. 

  Note that you'll be required to attend the camp planning meeting on 21st October 2025 at 7:30pm (link in the Club_Camp_Planning tab in the bookings spreadsheet) where we will organise who will tow & fly what, rigging and derigging gliders for the camp.

  We look forward to gliding with you!

  Kind regards,

  Nick Callegari

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• 2025 MGC Christmas Camp.

  • Start
    26 Dec 2025
  •  
    08:30
  • End
    04 Jan 2026
  •  
    20:00
  • Location
    Raywood Airport, 123 Borough Rd, Raywood VIC 3570

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  Event Details:

  
  

  The Club will be holding its Christmas Camp at Raywood, home of the Bendigo Gliding Club. Raywood is185km north of Melbourne via the Calder Fwy, and about 30km north of Bendigo, being north of the ranges the site receives better weather.

  We plan on taking a tug, and a number of gliders depending on attendance.

  This is a great location for cross country flying. Depending on the weather, we plan to set daily tasks for group flying/mutual flights in the two seaters. There will also be a challenge task for the more competitive pilots to further develop your skills.

  For those who don’t fly, there are the following attractions in Bendigo:

     ·         Bendigo Mine.

     ·         Golden Dragon Museum

     ·         Bendigo walking tours.

     ·         Art gallery and studios.

     ·         And much more.

  Meet time:    10:00am at the BGC club house for:

     ·         Glider allocations.

     ·         Daily weather briefing.

      ·         Tasks.

     ·         Deciding where we’re going to eat for dinner.

  Launch:         12:00 onwards, earlier flights are possible.

  Aircraft:         Club and private aircraft.

  Pilot experience / competency:

  For XC min. B-certificate (highly recommended to have outlanding training completed)

  If you're not meeting the minimum requirements, you can discuss with our CFI to arrange for a mutual XC flight in one of our two seater gliders or local soaring. 

  Event type: Cross country flying and coaching dependent upon availability of instructors.

  Environment:          Flatland flying.

  Launching:              MGC tugs.

  Site information:      YRYW - Briefing notes.

  Costs:

  Camp costs around $80, which covers transport of the tug and gliders.

  Airfield usage fee of $15 / day for private gliders.

  Meals:  Combination of:

     ·         Raywood Hotel.

     ·         Local BBQ.

     ·         The Old Boundary Hotel (Bendigo)

     ·         Brougham Arms Hotel. (Bendigo)

     ·         The Social. (Bendigo)

  Nearest shops are in Bendigo 20min away.

  Accommodation:

  On site camping is available, $15/person/night.

  There is limited accommodation at Raywood but plenty at Bendigo.

  
  

  Queries:     Please contact Nick Callegari on Mob: 0448 888 541 or nickcallegari22@outlook.com

  Please use the online registration button to express your interest in the camp and provide your details for planning.

  We look forward to seeing you in the skys over Raywood!

  
  

  • Camp planning meeting:  11th December 2025 @ 7:30pm. 

  https://meet.jit.si/MGC_953967426109336

  
  

  • Camp Planning Spreadsheet:  

     Add your details to the Booking sheet, in the "Club_Camp_Planning" tab. 

  
  

  ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Plan to fly for 4-8hrs if you're doing cross country task.
  • Ensure you bring sufficient water, food and sunscreen when you come to the airfield and when you're flying.
  • Register for a free account on https://www.weglide.org/ and upload your flights. Weglide allows you to attach photos to your task. 
  • Become familiar with rigging and de-rigging the glider's you are intending to fly on the camp. 
  • The club aircraft have 'EDS Cannula' for use but the club encourages people to buy their own from sites such as: https://www.flightgear.com.au/  or   https://wingsandwheels.com .
  • The club aircraft have 'Pee tubes' fitted. Prior preparation is needed if you are planning to use them during the camp. It goes without saying, that it is expected that you flush/clean the tubes & glider outside after your flight.

  
  

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