Are you interested in giving gliding a try?

Then the Gliding Club of WA is definitely the place for you!

Come and experience a glider flight for yourself or gift a loved one this unique experience. Get ready for a thrilling 20–30 minute flight in one of our two-seat gliders! Once you’re in the air, you’ll even have the chance to take the controls and fly the glider yourself. Alternatively just sit back and enjoy the view, entirely your choice.

Book an introductory flight with one of our experienced instructors and see how easy and enjoyable flying can be. Gliding is for young and old alike – come and have a go and see for yourself!

Longer flights beyond the normal 30-minute duration are also possible if conditions allow, refer to the T&Cs below.

An Air Experience Flight voucher covers the insurance and a temporary club membership which entitles you to take additional training flights with us at member rates within 30 days of the initial flight. We recommend anyone thinking of joining and learning to fly avail themselves of this introductory period.

Please review the Terms & Conditions below before you proceed.

Air Experience Flight Terms & Conditions

  • Flights are available year-round, weather permitting. For safety and passenger comfort reasons we may choose not to fly passenger flights on days with a forecast temperature exceeding 36°C, or on days with heavy rain and/or strong winds forecast.
    • Please contact the club on 0417 992 806 before departing for the airfield to confirm that conditions are suitable for flying.
  • If a flight ends after an unusually short time, for instance being forced to land because of weather conditions or other safety considerations, a second flight may be offered free of charge and to the same passenger only, at the discretion of the club.
  • Flights may be extended, conditions permitting, at the discretion of the pilot if requested by the passenger. Additional time beyond the included 30 minutes will be charged at the glider minute charge, and payment is to be settled before departing the airfield on the day.
    • Flight extensions may not be possible on the day, due to weather conditions or glider demand, and cannot be booked in advance. Please discuss with the instructor on the day.
  • Rescheduling of booked flights is permitted, provided reasonable notice is given.
  • Refunds are not typically issued, however exceptions may be granted at the club’s discretion, depending on individual circumstances.
  • For passengers and pilots there is a maximum weight limit of 110kg – this is the legal maximum rating for the glider harnesses and cannot be exceeded. If the passenger weight is between 100kg and 110kg, please let us know in advance so we can arrange for one of our lighter pilots to take the flight to ensure the glider’s balance is not affected.
  • AEF passengers must be fit and able enough to get into and out of the glider with minimal assistance and be prepared to sign a personal health declaration and disclaimer prior to being allowed to fly.
  • Passengers under the age of 18 require signed parental or guardian consent before flying. If a parent or guardian will not be accompanying the passenger to the airfield on the day, then please fill out the Consent Form available here and forward to publicity@glidingclubofwesternaustralia.org
  • The charged rate for an AEF includes a required temporary membership with the Gliding Federation of Australia (gliding’s regulatory body in Australia). If a passenger elects to take any subsequent flights within the 30-day membership period, the additional flight will be charged at our normal member rates which will be significantly cheaper.
  • Your AEF Gift Voucher will be attached as a full-colour A4 PDF file and sent via email along with your order confirmation once payment has been processed.  You are then able to fill it out and post or email to the person you are gifting. Please make sure all fields are filled out so that the voucher is valid.

For any further queries, please contact the GCWA Publicity Officer on 0409 683 159 or via email at publicity@glidingclubofwesternaustralia.org