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The cost to fly is certainly
well below what people expect, it does cost a little more to go become
solo, as this often requires a number of flights over a short period
of time to become proficient. One advantage of the Gliding Club of Western
Australia is that we offer reduced rates for pre-solo pilots.
All training is done by qualified
instructors free of charge. On average it will take about 40 flights,
before a pilot becomes proficient.
As a guide, a prospective
pilot could expect to spend around $2,100 to become solo.
The GCWA advantage
If a pilot then joins the
bulk scheme, the upfront cost at the beginning of the year is $650.00.
Once the pilot has flown 17
hours the flying becomes cheaper, as it is effectively free, and the
only other costs that may apply are those associated with launches that
are required at the beginning of each flight.
A pilot on the Bulk scheme
that flies 100 hours per year, at two hours per flight would be paying
$13.00 per hour.
To
the Prospective Club Member
Annual
Membership Fees
Members |
GCWA |
|
TOTAL |
| General |
$
405.00* |
$237.00 |
$
642.00* |
| Juniors*** |
$205.00** |
$145.00 |
$
350.00** |
| Family
**** |
$
205.00** |
$195.00 |
$
400.00** |
GFA - Gliding Federation
of Australia
*
- $33.00 discount if paid in advance (existing members only) - before
the end of financial year
**
- $15.00 discount if paid in advance.
*** -
Total of $350.00 Full time student / Junior.
**** -Total
of $400.00 per family member.
Short
Term Membership - Overseas Pilot only
Members |
GCWA |
GFA |
TOTAL |
| General
- 3 Month*** |
$135.00 |
$103.00 |
$238.00 |
*** $200.00 Bond require
Glider
Hire
*
- Visiting pilots (GFA / Overseas affiliated members)
**
- Pre solo trainees (dual): 50c/min ($30.00
hour)
Link
to GCWA-Fleet
Associate Membership
Fee with Glidabout Magazine - $ 55.00
Family Associate
Membership Fee - $ 23.00
Private Hangarage
Fee - $ 330.00
Bulk
Flying Scheme
Bulk Flying
Scheme $ 650 per annum payable in advance
( minute rate applies until paid ).This is where the pilot pays his
glider hire in advance at the start of the season, from then on no additional
glider hire fees will be charged. This is unique to GCWA and is optional.
Bulk Flying
Scheme is not applicable for visiting pilots or guest flight.
Tug
Launching Fees *
| |
|
Pre
Solo Rate |
Standard
Rate |
up
to |
500
feet |
$18.00 |
$18.00 |
501 |
to |
1000
ft |
$20.00 |
$23.00 |
1001 |
to |
1500
ft |
$30.00 |
$32.00 |
1501
|
to |
2000
ft |
$36.00 |
$40.00 |
2001
|
to |
2500
ft |
$43.00 |
$48.00 |
2501
|
to |
3000
ft** |
- |
$58.00 |
*
-Tows Subject to change based on fuel prices.
**
- For launches above 3001 feet add $5.00 per 500 feet or part of it.
Retrievals
$3.50 per minute.
Link
to GCWA -Fleet
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