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Our club was created in the 1960’s so that its members could indulge in and share their passion of gliding and flying. Our club is a non-profit organisation. Flying and amenities are provided by the club and operated on a voluntary basis by club members, keeping the costs to a minimum and making gliding in a club environment the most affordable way of flying. |
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Our club is also much more than just somewhere to glide. It is a community and a family. Read more below and check out our facilities and Club Social life. Check our calendar to find out about our upcoming events or check our facebook page to get a feel for the full experience we offer!
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CLUB DATA AT A GLANCE
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Bathurst Soaring Club Email : Contact Us Telephone: 02 6337 1180 (week ends only) Newsletter : Thermal Membership : 100 flying members plus 30 social members
Club Bank Account Details: Bank : CBA |
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CLUB FLEET
Our fleet is composed of 4 two seater gliders and 2 single seater gliders and club members keep and operate over 30 privately owned gliders at Pipers. .
We also have two Pawnee tug planes
Click here for our fleet details.
CLUB FACILITIES
We own our airfield, Pipers Field with a spacious, well appointed air-conditioned clubhouse overlooking the airfield including kitchen facilities, lounge and an inviting log fire for winter evenings. There are also gas barbecues, a bunkhouse with basic free accommodation, two club caravans for hire and a shower and toilet block. Note there are also motels and guest houses in town and nearby not to mention the 40 private caravans on site owned and shared by members. Click here for more details on our facilities.
MORE THAN FLYING - SOCIAL LIFE
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Come for a chat at the pie cart on the flight line on any Saturday or Sunday afternoon, BYO drink and join us in the club house for pre-dinner drinks at the end of the day, or come in and share our organised or informal dinners on Saturday nights. Or come and chat by the roaring fire on a cold winter's Saturday evening |
At Christmas time, Santa lands at Pipers in his red glider to the delight of the children and the Easter bunny does not forget to make an appearance either. Children are very welcome here at Pipers.
CLUB HISTORY
Find out the origins of our club as recounted by Bruce Meldrum on page 14 to 19 of The Spring 2016 edition of Thermal, the club's newsletter: click here
SAFETY IS OUR PARAMOUNT CONCERN
Airworthiness of aircraft, flying standards and our training conform strictly to the high standards of the Gilding Federation of Australia, the Australian aviation authorities and the club's Chief Flying Instructor.
