Become a Member
There are 2 parts to the membership fees:
Gliding Federation Australia (GFA) membership and SunshineCoast Gliding membership fees.
Gliding Federation Fees
There are various options. You can join for 3 months and there reduced rated Students in full time or part study and under 25yo
For annual GFA membership fees and other options see the link below
SunshineCoast Gliding Club Fees
May is the start of the club year and anyone joining the club throughout the year will pay pro-rata for the remaining portion of the year.
Member Accounts
Members are required to keep their accounts in credit.
All members pay a $400 bond. This money is usually refunded when membership is discontinued.
Glider Hire
The instructors give their time for free.
Two seater gliders are $1.10 per minute.
Single seat gliders are 80 cents per minute.
Launch Fees
Each winch launch is $20 .
Aero-tow launch is $2 per 100ft ( e.g.2500ft is $50)
Training Material
Basic Gliding Knowledge Book $25
Pilot Log Book $10