About

Welcome to Piako Gliding Club, we've been soaring above the Waikato for over 60 years. Please contact us if you have any questions.

Conceived in 1957 and born in 1958, Piako Gliding Club has a long tradition of enthusiasm and excellence in soaring.

	5 Year Plan More...
	About Gliding Gliding is an amazing sport and hobby, suitable for young and old. More...
	Accommodation There is a range of accommodation available, including bunkrooms, double rooms, tent space and powered caravan parks. More...
	Club Tasks More...
	Club Calendar More...
	Club Trophies More...
	Committee Members History More...
	Fees & Prices All our club fees and prices. Updated June 2018. More...
	Joining Our Club Our club is always open to new members. More...
	Location Map - Where to Find Us The Piako Gliding Club operates from the Matamata aerodrome which is located approximately 9km North of Matamata. More...
	Logo & Graphics Once finalised, this page will hold the most up to date version of the Piako Gliding Club logo and other graphics. More...
	MSC The Matamata Soaring Center has moved to its own site. View the site at msc.gliding.co.nz. The old MSC pages are available here. Password is: msc More...
	On the Airfield - Map & Instructions Here you'll find instructions and a map that shows where we'll be on the airfield, and how to drive around safely. More...
	Our Fleet More...
	The FlyPaper Newsletter To receive the flypaper automatically, sign up to our online newsletter More...
	Visiting Pilots Information Piako Gliding Club welcomes visiting pilots from around New Zealand and overseas. The file below has our policy and information for visitors as well as a registration form. However, due to recent club matters, it is less likely than previous that Visiting Pilots will be able to fly our club gliders as 'pilot in command or solo', regardless of anything implied or shown in our policy document. More...
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