Junior member, under 18
(includes SoaringNZ and Gliding New Zealand affiliation)
Family
(includes SoaringNZ and Gliding New Zealand affiliation; this example is for 2 people; ask for larger family price)
Associate
(includes PGC newsletter, invitation to social events, and occasional non-solo flying (ie 2-3 times per year max))
Associate with SoaringNZ
(includes SoaringNZ subscription, PGC newsletter, invitation to social events, and occasional non-solo flying (ie 2-3 times per year))
Overseas pilot
Tow Pilot Membership (for non-gliding pilots)
Glider Hire
Once a member of the club, the total cost of each flight is glider hire + tow price. If you join the "unlimited flying scheme" you only pay the tow price for each flight.
Item
Cost
Glider hire.
$54/hour
90c/minute
"Unlimited Flying Scheme".
Prepay 15 hours of glider time and pay no more glider rental for the year! The only cheaper way to fly a glider is to steal it! Note: This scheme runs for the financial year (1st July to 30th June). No pro rata and no refund available - join only if you think you will exceed 15 hours for the remainder of the financial year; otherwise the hourly rate will work out cheaper for you.
$810/year
Aerotow Launch Costs
The most common tow heights are 2000 feet for a typical ridge or thermal flight, or 1000 feet for a circuit.
Tow Height (feet AGL)
Cost
1000
$22
1500
$33
2000
$44
2500
$55
3000
$66
4000
$87
5000
$110
Double Towing
Each glider pays 75% of normal tow fee
BZA Charges
BZA charges are only relevant if you land at an airfield away from Matamata.
BZA is charged out at $300 per hour based on tacho time, not time under tow. Indicative charges for popular landouts are shown below.
We have a special place in our hearts for organised Youth Groups such as the ATC, Scouts, and Young Eagles. To help foster the soaring spirit, Piako Gliding Club offers special rates for organised Youth Groups.
Tow Height (feet AGL)
Cost (includes launch and glider time)
Approximate Time
Winch
$25
4-5 minutes
1000
$40
4-5 minutes
1200
$50
5-6 minutes
1500
$65
6-10 minutes
2000
$80
15-20 minutes
Please call to see if your group qualifies, and to make arrangements for your group. Note these prices may change at any time, call us to confirm costs.
