Try it or join us
Soaring, exhilarating, affordable and inclusive
Want to see if gliding is for you? Try our…
Introduction to Flight Program
Program Format:
• 3 months club membership
• One full day at the club from airfield / glider prep. to post flight socializing with max. 3 launches or 1 hr flying time, (whichever comes first)
• Visit to winch and sit with driver for 1-2 launches
• Introduction to Flight booklet
Further flights up to a max. of 6 (incl. the first day's flights), may be taken at club rates within the 3 months
Follow on:
If the participant joins the club after completing the Introduction to Flight Program:
• The club membership component of price is rebated against full club membership
• All items signed off in the Introduction to Flight booklet are cross credited to the Pilot Training Program booklet in the To Solo syllabus section
Price:
Adult $390 Youth $195
Want to see if gliding is for you? Try our…
Papawai Gliding Taster Experience
Program Format:
• 1 month’s club membership
• One flight with an average flight time of 10mins
• Introduction to Flight booklet
Further flights up to a max. of 6 (incl. the first day's flights), may be taken at club rates within the month
Follow on:
If the participant joins the club after the Papawai Gliding Taster Experience:
• The club membership component of price is rebated against full club membership
• All items signed off in the Introduction to Flight booklet are cross credited to the Pilot Training Program booklet in the To Solo syllabus section
Price:
Adult $190 Youth $110
Join the Club!
All it takes to apply to join the fun is an interest in things that fly
Gliding visitors from home or abroad are more than welcome to join us for a flight, a day, a month or much longer!
Membership
Application
Schedule
of fees
Club rules & policies
Why not pay us a visit? Visits are for free.
On a typical visit to our field, you will find our members positioning and preparing gliders to be launched, driving the launching winch, piloting the tow plane, instructing new students, coaching advanced students, meeting visitors, retrieving landed gliders, soaking up the sun and of course telling tall tales and true of adventures past and present!
All it takes to apply to join the fun is an interest in things that fly, a ‘can-do' attitude and a sense of adventure.
We have membership categories for all levels including those who may just enjoy hanging out on an airfield and lending a helping hand with the goings-on.
Join the Club!
Gliding is a sport for all ages, our most senior member is in his eighties, our youngest is 12.
We are particular believers in building a strong foundation of youth members. Our membership and flying fees for youth are heavily subsidised by the Club to achieve this goal. We are also developing a program of flying bursaries and scholarships to further promote youth development.
Of course, gliding visitors from home or abroad are more than welcome to join us for a flight, a day, a month or much longer!
Safety is important!
Like most good things there is a cautionary note – when we are flying the airfield is a busy place and not without significant hazards for the unknowing. It is also a working farm. For these reasons please read and carefully follow the instructions on all signs.
If there is no one about at the airfield entrance gate near the hangar please give us a call on our Operations phone and we’ll come to greet you. Better still give us a call or email before you visit and we’ll make arrangements then.
Need a ride?
For those without transport, we operate a member’s carpool from the Wellington CBD, The Hutt CBD and the Kapiti Coast. That may mean visiting us for the day but we promise you won’t be bored! You may even decide to book a trial lesson while you are at it.
Available scholarships
Kuranui College Flying Scholarships
Each year WWGC offers two scholarships to local Kuranui College students to take to the skies through the Kuranui College NZQA recognised aviation course. Assisting those enthousiastic about future aviation pathways, in learning the fundamentals of flight, through gliding.
Scholarship amount:
$1350
Applications
Students of Kuranui College can express their interest to submit an application to Chelsea Fenwick at Kuranui College, Greytown.
Youth Glide New Zealand
The events and activities of Youth Glide New Zealand are designed to be an affordable way to boost youth pilots training, develop important life skills, make lifelong friends and most importantly have fun! Live the dream and get involved.
