The Gliding Club of Western Australia

Established in 1944

Welcome to the Sport of Gliding!

Do you want to learn to fly, or simply enjoy a flight as a passenger?

  • Come and fly with us in Cunderdin, less than 2 hours from Perth, and experience the thrill and wonder of flying over our beautiful countryside.
  • We have a large WW2 era airfield with long paved runways set in the Western Australian wheatbelt. It is a very safe and beautiful place to learn to soar with the eagles.
  • We have skilled and experienced instructors and coaches who can teach you to fly and to pilot a glider on your own from 15 years old and upwards.
  • Flights are very affordable. You can book an Air Experience Flight online. Why not treat yourself, or get one as a gift for a friend?
  • Family and friends are welcome to join you. We have a well-equipped club house where you can socialise after a day’s flying. Comfortable and affordable air conditioned accommodation is also available.
  • Week-long intensive training courses are arranged from time to time, the aim being to get you to solo. If interested please leave us a message.
  • Experienced pilots with a Glider Pilot Certificate are welcome to visit or join our Club. We have Club aircraft available to hire or bring your own. Our position offers the best gliding weather in WA.
  • We offer a unique and cost-effective Bulk Flying Scheme to make flying with us even more affordable.
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Did you know? The Gliding Club of WA is the oldest gliding club in Western Australia – and one of the oldest in the country!

We have been in operation for more than 80 years, with humble beginnings following WWII at Caversham near Perth, and over 65 years of flying from our current home at Cunderdin Airfield.

Beautiful images from an epic 2013 trip to Burketown, Far North Queensland, Australia. The “Morning Glory” roll cloud is found here in September/October.
The magical phenomenon attracts sailplanes, hang gliders and other aircraft from around Australia. See also the Morning Glory trip 2013 – Part 1; Morning Glory trip 2013 – Part 2; Morning Glory trip 2013 – Part 3 detailing this epic adventure.

And for further inspiration take a look/listen to “my friend the sky” by glider pilot Stuart Mackenzie of Doonan, Queensland