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Visitors

We offer Air Experience Flights, where you can soar above the Darling Downs with a fully qualified pilot, from $150. For more information click here

Members

Members should ensure their accounts are in credit at all times and maintain a minimum of $30 credit. The club does not offer credit. Accounts in debit attract a fee of 24% per annum. Members of other clubs in Queensland are entitled to fly at DDSC member rates.

All fees and charges as at 1st Jul 2010, and subject to change. All fees and charges include GST.

A summary of costs is available as a PDF document. Click here

DDSC Policy on Aircraft Insurance. Click here

Puchacz (GRI & WQX)

One of the world's favourite two-place sailplanes ... more information
Puchacz

Member *

Non Member

1st Hour $34.80 $40.80
2nd Hour $34.80 $40.80
3rd Hour $34.80 $40.80
4th Hour $34.80 $40.80
Max. Daily Rate $139.20 $163.00

Grob 103 (IUR)


The ideal glider for cross country training ... more information
Grob 103 Twin

Member *

Non Member

1st Hour $34.80 $40.80
2nd Hour $34.80 $40.80
3rd Hour $34.80 $40.80
4th Hour $34.80 $40.80
Max. Daily Rate $139.20 $163.00

Hornet (GMV)


Entry level single seat mid performance cross country glider ... more information
Hornet 206

Member *

Non Member

1st Hour $34.80 $40.80
2nd Hour $34.80 $40.80
3rd Hour $34.80 $40.80
4th Hour $34.80 $40.80
Max. Daily Rate $139.20 $163.00

LS7-WL (XOW)


Higher performance cross country specialist ... more information
LS7-WL

Member *

Non Member

1st Hour $42.00 $48.00
2nd Hour $42.00 $48.00
3rd Hour $42.00 $48.00
4th Hour $42.00 $48.00
Max. Daily Rate $168.00 $192.00

Astir Jeans (KYT)

First single seater for recent solo pilots ... more information
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Member *

Non Member

1st Hour $34.80 $40.80
2nd Hour $34.80 $40.80
3rd Hour $34.80 $40.80
4th Hour $34.80 $40.80
Max. Daily Rate $139.20 $163.00

Ventus B (GGH)

Our latest addition - a high performer and delightful to fly. 15m with winglets or with extended tips.

 

Member *

Non Member

1st Hour $42.00 $48.00
2nd Hour $42.00 $48.00
3rd Hour $42.00 $48.00
4th Hour $42.00 $48.00
Max. Daily Rate $168.00 $192.00

Nimbus 2C (GAW)


The Nimbus 2C is our highest performance cross-country glider ... more information. Available by negotiation with its owner.
Nimbus 2C

Duo Discus T (JSR)

High performance two seater for cross country coaching. Available by negotiation with its owners.

Member

Non Member

1st Hour $72.00 $90.00
2nd Hour $72.00 $90.00
3rd Hour $72.00 $90.00
4th Hour $72.00 $90.00
Max. Daily Rate $288.00 $360.00

Plus $1 per unit of engine time.

Pawnee 235 (SWR & MLR)


The work horses of the club aircraft fleet ... more information
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* Approved student members can hire gliders at a 50% discount.

Aerotow

Cost
to 1000ft AGL 25.00
above 1000ft AGL 25.00

plus $1.20 per 100ft

MLR Retrieve $300 per tacho hour
SWR Retrieve $300 per tacho hour

Membership Fees

Annual Fee

DDSC GFA Total
Full $276.00 $210.00 $486.00
Family $174.00 $169.00 $343.00
Student $138.00 $130.50 $286.50
Family Student $138.00 $89.50 $268.50
Social $46.00 $0.00 $46.00

Short Term

DDSC GFA Total
1 Month $40.00 $57.00 $97.00
1 Month [Student] $19.50 $28.50 $48.00
3 Months $86.00 $72.00 $158.00
3 Months [Student] $37.00 $36.00 $73.00

Extras

Hangarage $15 plus $2 per metre wingspan per month per aircraft
SWR & MLR Hire $300 per tacho hour
Parachute Re-Pack Fee $80 for an accidentally 'popped' chute
Accommodation (Bunkhouse) $5 Per person per night
Accomodation (Room) $10 Per person per night
Glider hire for events and flyaways $300 refundable deposit
Competition Hire: Hornet and Jeans $400 Maximum fee.

Competition Hire: LS7 and Ventus

$500 Maximum Fee
Insurance excess for damage by member $1000
Bulk Flying Fee 12 Months† $1,200 Jeans, Hornet, LS7, Ventus

Bulk Flying Fee 6 Months†

$650

Jeans, Hornet, LS7, Ventus

† Tows not included. Normal booking conditions apply.

DDSC and GFA member fees and charges as at 1st July 2010 and are subject to change.

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