Glider Pilot
Includes Gliding New Zealand affiliation
$600.00
$300.00
$150.00
Glider Pilot - Excused Duty
Includes Gliding New Zealand affiliation. Pilot is not included on duty roster
$1,650.00
$825.00
$412.50
Glider Pilot - 2nd club
Flying member who pays GNZ affiliation fee through another club
$455.00
$227.50
$113.75
Family**
One or two adults plus Students/Youths living at the same address.
$900.00
$450.00
$225.00
Student
Glider pilot in full time study and less than 26 years of age as at 31 October
$290.00
$145.00
$72.50
Youth
Glider pilot, not in full time study, less than 26 years of age as at 31 October
$375.00
$187.50
$93.75
Tow Pilot
Tow pilot member; Includes Gliding New Zealand affiliation
$300.00
$150.00
$75.00
Tow Pilot - 2nd club
Tow pilot member; Includes Gliding New Zealand affiliation
$155.00
$77.50
$38.75
Life
Flying member granted Life Member status by Piako Gliding Club
$145.00
$72.50
$36.25
Associate
Includes invitation to social events, and occasional non-solo flying
$75.00
$37.50
$18.75
*For members first joining the club part way through the year. No part year subscriptions available.
**Includes GNZ affiliation fee and communication levies for one adult and one student. Additional GNZ fees of $145 per adult and $65 per student for larger families.
Unlimited Flying Scheme
Prepay 15 hours of glider time and pay no more glider rental for the year. The only cheaper way to fly a glider is to steal it!
This scheme runs for the year from 1st July to 30th June. No pro rata for part year and no refund available - join only if you think you will exceed 15 hours for the remainder of the year; otherwise the hourly rate will work out cheaper for you.
UFS does not include exclusive use of club gliders for contests or courses.
Cost is $1200 per year. May be paid in 3 instalments of $400 due by 20 July, 20 Aug & 20 Sep.
Payment Options for Annual Fees and UFS
By internet banking to BNZ 02-0360-0025367-000
Include your name and word SUBS or UFS in reference
By EFTPOS at the club
Select Piako Gliding Club, not Matamata Soaring Centre
Flying charges to be paid on the day at the club by cash or EFTPOS.
Credit cards, and debit cards issued by credit card companies, are not accepted.
Invoices for groups by prior arrangement with the club only.
Aerotowing Charges
Aerotow charge is $37.50 per 1,000 ft
Aerotow Height
Charge
1000 ft (circuit)
$37.50
1500
$56.25
2000
$75.00
2500
$93.75
3000
$112.50
5000
$187.50
Double tow (not normally available) – each glider pays 75% of above fee.
Aero-retrieve or other use of club tow plane cost $500/hr. Retrieve at absolute discretion of the tow pilot.
Charges for aero-tows below are estimates only.
Location
Estimate
Tokoroa
$385
Wharepapa South
$360
Te Kuiti
$510
Te Kowhai
$345
Mercer
$500
Thames
$420
Winch Launch
Winch launches cost $25/launch.
Normally our trial flight vouchers are for aero-towing only. However, if guests are present on winch launching days, Trial flight winch launch costs $45/launch including club glider time (approximately 5mins). e.g. 2000 ft Trial flight is equivalent to 4 winch launches.
Club Gliders
Members’ rate for all club gliders is $80 / hour ($1.33/min)
No hourly charge for members who have joined the Unlimited Flying Scheme
No charge for youth members (<26yrs old) while flying twin gliders with an instructor. Normal members’ rates for solo flying.
Members may request the exclusive use of a club glider for an organised event, such as a competition or a training course. If approved by the committee, the member will pay $100 per flying day. There is no charge for days that are not flyable due to adverse weather. The Unlimited Flying Scheme does not include exclusive use of club gliders.
Youth Groups
We have a special place in our hearts for organised Youth Groups such as the ATC, Scouts, school groups and Young Eagles. To help foster the soaring spirit, Piako Gliding Club offers special rates for organised Youth Groups.
Please contact us to see if your group qualifies, and to make arrangements for your group. Note these prices may change at any time, call us to confirm costs.
Launch
Costs
Approximate Time
Winch
$45 / flight
4 to 5 mins
1000 ft aerotow
$75 / flight
4 to 5 mins
2000 ft aerotow
$150 / flight
15 to 20 mins
Miscellaneous Charges
Prices for drinks and nibbles posted at the bar. Contact us for prices of logbooks, pilot study training notes and club branded apparel.
