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GirlsFly2 2021!!
GirlsFly2 is back for 2021!
After the success of Girls Fly 2 in 2020, GCWA is again running the event for 2021.
From Friday October 8 until Sunday October 10 2021, the Gliding Club of WA will be hosting an event to encourage higher participation in the sport by women. If you've ever wanted to give gliding a go in the company of other women, please get in touch with us right away!
Our amazing Publicity Officer Sally Crawcour has put together a great program, including use of Soarability's fantastic gliding simulator and discounted Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors. This is a fantastic opportunity to see what gliding is all about, and have a go yourself.
This year, the club will also be putting on a free movie night for all who wish to attend, with an outdoor screening of Amelia at the airfield. A delicious burger may also be ordered in advance if you wish to enjoy a meal with the movie!
Bookings are essential, please get in touch with Sally on 0449 158 656 or via email at crawcours@gmail.com
We can't wait to see you there!
27 September 2021
After the success of Girls Fly 2 in 2020, GCWA is again running the event for 2021.
From Friday October 8 until Sunday October 10 2021, the Gliding Club of WA will be hosting an event to encourage higher participation in the sport by women. If you've ever wanted to give gliding a go in the company of other women, please get in touch with us right away!
Our amazing Publicity Officer Sally Crawcour has put together a great program, including use of Soarability's fantastic gliding simulator and discounted Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors. This is a fantastic opportunity to see what gliding is all about, and have a go yourself.
This year, the club will also be putting on a free movie night for all who wish to attend, with an outdoor screening of Amelia at the airfield. A delicious burger may also be ordered in advance if you wish to enjoy a meal with the movie!
Bookings are essential, please get in touch with Sally on 0449 158 656 or via email at crawcours@gmail.com
We can't wait to see you there!
27 September 2021
Girls Fly 2 Weekend - Take 2!!
GCWA is back in action!!
Now that Western Australia has lifted many of the controls that were put in place to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic, GCWA has resumed flying activities. As promised, and after much interest, we have rescheduled the Girls Fly 2 weekend.
From Friday October 16 until Sunday October 18 2020, the Gliding Club of WA will be hosting an event to encourage higher participation in the sport by women. If you've ever wanted to give gliding a go in the company of other women, please get in touch with us right away!
Our amazing Publicity Officer Sally Crawcour has put together a great program, including use of Soarability's fantastic gliding simulator and discounted Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors. This is a fantastic opportunity to see what gliding is all about, and have a go yourself.
Bookings are essential, please get in touch with Sally on 0449 158 656 or via email at crawcours@gmail.com
We can't wait to see you there!
14 July 2020
Now that Western Australia has lifted many of the controls that were put in place to help contain the COVID-19 pandemic, GCWA has resumed flying activities. As promised, and after much interest, we have rescheduled the Girls Fly 2 weekend.
From Friday October 16 until Sunday October 18 2020, the Gliding Club of WA will be hosting an event to encourage higher participation in the sport by women. If you've ever wanted to give gliding a go in the company of other women, please get in touch with us right away!
Our amazing Publicity Officer Sally Crawcour has put together a great program, including use of Soarability's fantastic gliding simulator and discounted Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors. This is a fantastic opportunity to see what gliding is all about, and have a go yourself.
Bookings are essential, please get in touch with Sally on 0449 158 656 or via email at crawcours@gmail.com
We can't wait to see you there!
14 July 2020
Girls Fly 2 Weekend - POSTPONED
ATTENTION!
Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Australian government have restricted all social activities and travel between regions in the state. We will be postponing the Girls Fly 2 weekend until a later date.
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From Friday March 27 until Sunday March 29 2020, the Gliding Club of WA will be hosting an event to encourage higher participation in the sport by women. If you've ever wanted to give gliding a go in the company of other women, please get in touch with us right away!
Club Publicity Officer Sally Crawcour has put together a great program, including use of Soarability's fantastic gliding simulator and discounted Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors.
Bookings are essential, please get in touch with Sally on 0449 158 656 or via email at crawcours@gmail.com
We hope to see you!
31 January 2020
Due to the developing COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Australian government have restricted all social activities and travel between regions in the state. We will be postponing the Girls Fly 2 weekend until a later date.
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From Friday March 27 until Sunday March 29 2020, the Gliding Club of WA will be hosting an event to encourage higher participation in the sport by women. If you've ever wanted to give gliding a go in the company of other women, please get in touch with us right away!
Club Publicity Officer Sally Crawcour has put together a great program, including use of Soarability's fantastic gliding simulator and discounted Air Experience Flights with qualified instructors.
Bookings are essential, please get in touch with Sally on 0449 158 656 or via email at crawcours@gmail.com
We hope to see you!
31 January 2020
3 Month Trial Membership
Have you ever wanted to try out gliding for yourself, but are unsure about committing to a full club membership? We can help!
GCWA now offers a 3 Month Trial Membership package for new pilots to give gliding a go. The upfront membership price is $431 and includes both club and GFA fees. While on the trial membership you can take up to 10 hands-on flying lessons at a fixed price of $75 each. Maximum total cost of the package with 10 lessons is only $1,181
At the end of your lessons or the 3 month trial period, you can choose whether or not to take on a full membership with the club and continue your journey towards solo soaring flight - and we're sure that you will!
Get in touch with us for all the details - we look forward to seeing you!
17 July 2019
GCWA now offers a 3 Month Trial Membership package for new pilots to give gliding a go. The upfront membership price is $431 and includes both club and GFA fees. While on the trial membership you can take up to 10 hands-on flying lessons at a fixed price of $75 each. Maximum total cost of the package with 10 lessons is only $1,181
At the end of your lessons or the 3 month trial period, you can choose whether or not to take on a full membership with the club and continue your journey towards solo soaring flight - and we're sure that you will!
Get in touch with us for all the details - we look forward to seeing you!
17 July 2019
Winter Flying Special
Take advantage of the cooler weather and smooth conditions that come with flying in Winter. Flying at this time of year can be extremely productive for new trainees and experienced pilots alike, with great opportunities to learn new skills or hone others - such as thermalling!
It's also a nice time to enjoy the sights, with green crops and golden canola flowers from horizon to horizon.
GCWA is offering a Winter Flying Special to all members, with glider hire fees being reduced by 50% from June 1 to August 31.
See you up there!
01 June 2019
It's also a nice time to enjoy the sights, with green crops and golden canola flowers from horizon to horizon.
GCWA is offering a Winter Flying Special to all members, with glider hire fees being reduced by 50% from June 1 to August 31.
See you up there!
01 June 2019
GCWA 75th Anniversary
2019 sees the Gliding Club of WA turn 75, making us the oldest Gliding Club in WA and the second oldest in all of Australia.
To celebrate, GCWA will be holding a very special celebratory luncheon at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club at 12pm on Sunday September 15th.
The event is open to all of the Gliding community, both past and present an we would very much liketo see you all there.
Tickets are $65 per head and are available online at TryBooking.
If you want to check out some of the amazing history of the club, check out the collection of photos that can be viewed here.
BONUS!!
If you or someone you know also happens to be having a 75th birthday this year and are interested in taking a joyflight with us, then get in touch to receive a $20 discount on the fee for an Air Experience Flight! Of course, proof of age will be required :)
21 June 2019
To celebrate, GCWA will be holding a very special celebratory luncheon at the Royal Freshwater Bay Yacht Club at 12pm on Sunday September 15th.
The event is open to all of the Gliding community, both past and present an we would very much liketo see you all there.
Tickets are $65 per head and are available online at TryBooking.
If you want to check out some of the amazing history of the club, check out the collection of photos that can be viewed here.
BONUS!!
If you or someone you know also happens to be having a 75th birthday this year and are interested in taking a joyflight with us, then get in touch to receive a $20 discount on the fee for an Air Experience Flight! Of course, proof of age will be required :)
21 June 2019
Humans of the Wheatbelt - Sally Crawcour
Humans of the Wheatbelt is an initiative of the Wheatbelt Health network in WA, and serves to highlight the interesting histories of various people who make up the Wheatbelt community. They have a strong focus on mental health and on humanitarian projects.
They recently featured one of our fantastic pilots, Sally Crawcour, while visiting the airfield. Have a read of what Sally had to say over on the Facebook page here, and check out the stories of the many other interesting characters who they have featured.
02 July 2019
They recently featured one of our fantastic pilots, Sally Crawcour, while visiting the airfield. Have a read of what Sally had to say over on the Facebook page here, and check out the stories of the many other interesting characters who they have featured.
02 July 2019
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