Bendigo Gliding Club

About

The Bendigo Gliding Club is located in a prime cross country area with flat open paddocks so it makes cross country flights safe and easy. Being inland, coastal influences are minimal and the land has time to heat up, producing excellent soaring conditions. In recent years one of our top pilots has consistently done a number of very long flights including at east 31 flights over 700 km and two over 900 km. Most of the cross -country pilots at our club regularly achieve 300km tasks 2 or 3 times a season. Now, with our PW-6, we can more effectively train people to achieve similar success in their cross country flying endeavours. The club also hosts informal cross country coaching over the Melbourne Cup Weekend. This has now become an annual event attended by a large number of visiting pilots and aircraft . Within the range of activities available there is generally something to suit anyone, easy local soaring, aerobatics or serious cross country flying. The club encourages friendly competition between members with a variety of awards presented annually.