Tocumwal Soaring Centre Membership costs

  • 3 month membership ( International pilots ) $240.00
  • 12 months membership (Local Pilots )  $295.00
  • Membership due as at 1st July, no pro-rata available.

Prerequisites

  • All Pilots must be members of the Gliding Federation of Australia and provide relevant documentation.
  • Visiting pilots must be a member of an Australian gliding club can be ( Tocumwal Soaring Centre )
  • Pilots must attend the daily safety briefing.
  • Pilots must complete the local rules and procedures check list.
  • Check flights prior to commencement of hire period maybe required (depending on pilot competencies and experience). TSC reserves the right to refuse the hire of gliders.
  • The use of Turbo’s during flights must be approved by TSC.
  • 600 hours minimum experience required for Ventus 3M plus approval.

Bookings

  • 40% deposit is required to secure booking.
  • All bank transfer charges are payable by the customer.
  • In the case of non-flying days (days in which flights of two hours or more cannot be made) the customer pays for the first day non-flying day.
  • Refunds on any deposits made will be at the discretion of TSC, a maximum of 50% refunded for any deposits paid.

Insurance Excess

  • Excess is payable by the customer in the event of any damage as determined by TSC
  • Minimum of $1500 paid for any wheels up landing, up to excess value could be applied after assessment of damage.
  • Nimbus 2, Kestrel 19, Janus = $2000.
  • LS4, LS7, LS3, Discus B, Ventus B = $2500
  • Ventus 2CXT = $3000
  • Duo Discus = $3500
  • Ventus 3M = $4000

Aero tows

  • Minimum charge $55 to 1000 feet for private gliders
  • Minimum charge $50 to 1000 feet for TSC hired gliders
  • $3.00 per 100 feet there after ( tug recorded height )
  • $7.50 per min for aero tow retrieves.

Hangarage

Unpowered Sailplanes

  • $1550 per year long term booking (ie 12 months)
  • $100 per week, if available.
  • $25 per day, if available.
  • Generally Hangar space not available
  • $15 daily – Hardstand area.

Powered Sailplanes & Powered Aircraft

  • $3 000 per year.

Trailer parking

  • $520 per year (if glider not hangared)

Caravan Sites

  • $30 per night (Own van)
  • Longer available upon request
  • $70 per night On site Caravan

On site one bedroom self contained units 

  • $135 per night accommodation only
  • $125 per night if also hiring a TSC glider

Off site one bedroom unit 

  • $135 per night

Prices listed are including GST.