Learn to fly

Our basic Learn to Fly gliding course is focused on you. It is a live-in total immersion course where you are the centre of our attention. You will not play second fiddle to activities such as tourist rides or other flights and your rate of progress is up to you and the weather.

This is what you get:

• a challenge and a lot of fun
• your personal highly experienced instructor
• a two seat training glider known as a Grob 103 dedicated to your use
• unlimited glider flying hours.
• a maximum group size of only two persons.
• 30 aero-tow launches
• probable solo during the course - this does depend on the weather and your aptitude and progress
• seminars on all aspects of glider handling
• several soaring flights into the mountains and instruction on how to soar
• great briefing facilities
• a log book, study manual and a syllabus
• on site accommodation (optional)
• you will get to rub shoulders with highly experienced soaring enthusiasts.

This is how it works:

• morning weather briefing at 10:00am
• you and your instructor plan the day, based on the weather
• briefngs, seminars and flying
• expect to fly from 1 to 5 hours each day
• flying may continue until 7 pm or 8 pm on some days
• evening debriefings over refreshement.

The Schedule:

The Cost:

One person ............NZ$5,850
Two persons...........NZ$4,450 each

The price includes:

• 7 day course
• unlimited flying hours in the Grob 103
• 30 aero tows
• your personal instructor
• log book, study manuals, ground school.

Extras & refunds:

• Glider flying hours refunded at $90 per hour if less than 8 hours flying achieved.
• Extra aero tows at normal rates.
• Accommodation and food not included but we can arrange an airfield chalet, hotel or caravan.