Two first 50KM flights on the same dayYesterday was a milestone for two of our pre-XCP members as they broke free from local soaring and achieved their first 50km solo flights!Despite promising skies to the south, both pilots faced challenges getting away from Drury. Kevin, flying the PW-5, needed a relight, while Allen, in the DG-303, thought he might be back on the ground quickly also, but managed to get away.Once south of the Bombay Hills, they followed the convergence and ultimately reached their chosen turnpoints. Allen, having pre-planned a solo out-landing, successfully landed in a paddock. Kevin, however, opted to try (and succeeded) returning to Drury, saving his required out-landing for another day.Well done to both pilots on this fantastic achievement! ... See MoreSee Less
Gerard finally Gets His 300!Taking full advantage of some fantastic soaring weather, Gerard completed his first declared 300 km out-and-return flight on Saturday!Gerard said that he benefited greatly from a couple of dual flights earlier in the year our summer instructor, Aurelien Doriat, proving that not just those early in their gliding journey benefit from our summer instructors A highlight of the flight was a 45 km straight glide with needing to stop and thermal, this was offset by a 1/2 hour struggle over the "twin quarries" in fading lift to get the all-important final glide back to Drury.Well done, Gerard! ... See MoreSee Less
Ever dreamed of soaring like a bird, riding the wind with nothing but the sky around you? Now’s your chance.At Auckland Gliding Club, we don’t just fly, we soar. With New Zealand’s best fleet of modern sailplanes and top-tier instructors, this is the ultimate place to experience the thrill of gliding. Whether you’re a total beginner or looking to take your skills to new heights, we’ve got you covered.We are a non-profit club run by passionate aviators who love to share the magic of soaring. Everyone gets involved. From launching gliders to retrieving them, every member plays a part in keeping the skies alive. Our instructors and tow pilots volunteer their time because they love flying and helping others experience the freedom of gliding. The sense of camaraderie is just as thrilling as the flying itself.Over summer, we’re flying seven days a week, so there’s never been a better time to take to the skies. Book a trial flight, learn to glide, or just come along and experience the buzz of the airfield. And the fun doesn’t stop when the flying does. Our legendary social scene keeps the good times rolling after a day in the sky.So, are you ready to swap the traffic for tailwinds? Come out to Drury and experience the freedom of soaring with a club that runs on passion, teamwork, and a love for flight.📍 Auckland Gliding Club, 264 Appleby Road, Drury📅 Flying every day over summer🔗 Book your flight now at glidingauckland.co.nzTag a mate who needs to take to the skies with you. See you up there!#LearnToSoar #AucklandGlidingClub #GlidingNZ #SoaringAdventures #FlightTraining #BucketList #NoEnginesJustPureFlight #DruryFlying #TeamworkInTheSkies... See MoreSee Less
A very impressive flight yesterday down the west coast by Aurelien and Jason in QQ. It's not often the convergence lines up for this route but when it does its spectacular ... See MoreSee Less
That's a wrap for our competition this year - the weather turned on excellent convergence flying in the last few days with some flights reaching well up the Coromandel Peninsula. Special thanks to all the organisers and those who worked in the background to make the event a great successHere's a video with loosely linked Sportstrack traces from a few gliders interspersed with video recorded along the route in QQ, one of the clubs Duo Discus's ... See MoreSee Less
