We're looking for potential new pilots to take part in our Learn-to-Fly course, aiming to start sometime in the new year. Dates to be confirmed. The course will run over 6 consecutive Saturdays.
As well as learning how to take off, fly and land the glider safely, students cover topics such as weather, radio usage, and ground handling of the gliders. The goal of the course is to have students ready to safely complete a solo flight without an instructor sitting in the back seat.
Our club is non commercial, with instructors volunteering their time to keep costs to a minimum.
The training course is just the beginning for pilots, who can go on to fly cross country, take passengers, learn glider aerobatics, or enter gliding competitions.
The course costs $350, plus flying costs, which are approximately $120 per flying day. Ideal age range is 16 - 55. Weight limits for pilots are 50 to 110 kg.
To register your interest or for more information contact Anna Doerr on 07 888 8782, or email training@glidingmatamata.co.nz
