Glider Fleet and Prices

Visitors

We offer Trial Instructional Flights, where you can soar above the Darling Downs with a fully qualified pilot, from $140. 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 14th March 2008, and subject to change. All fees and charges include GST.

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

Puchacz (GRI & WQX)

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

Member *

 

Non Member

1st Hour $30 $36
2nd Hour $30 $36
3rd Hour $30 $36
4th Hour $30 $36
Max. Daily Rate  $120 $144
 

Grob 103 (IUR)


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

Member *

 

Non Member

1st Hour $30 $36
2nd Hour $30 $36
3rd Hour $30 $36
4th Hour $30 $36
Max. Daily Rate  $120 $144
 

Hornet (GMV)


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

Member *

 

Non Member

1st Hour $30 $36
2nd Hour $30 $36
3rd Hour $30 $36
4th Hour $30 $36
Max. Daily Rate    $120 $144
 

LS7-WL (XOW)


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

Member *

 

Non Member

1st Hour $36 $42
2nd Hour $36 $42
3rd Hour $36 $42
4th Hour $36 $42
Max. Daily Rate  $144 $168
 

Astir Jeans (KYT)

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

 

Non Member

1st Hour $30 $36
2nd Hour $30 $36
3rd Hour $30 $36
4th Hour $30 $36
Max. Daily Rate    $120 $144
 

Mosquito (GQD)

15 metre mid level performance flapped glider.

Member *

 

Non Member

1st Hour $36 $42
2nd Hour $36 $42
3rd Hour $36 $42
4th Hour $36 $42
Max. Daily Rate  $144 $168
 

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 $36 $42
2nd Hour $36 $42
3rd Hour $36 $42
4th Hour $36 $42
Max. Daily Rate  $144 $168
 

Nimbus 2C (GAW)


The Nimbus 2C is our highest performance cross-country glider ... more information
Nimbus 2C

Member *

 

Non Member

1st Hour $42 $48
2nd Hour $42 $48
3rd Hour $42 $48
4th Hour $42 $48
Max. Daily Rate  $168 $192
 

Duo Discus T (JSR)

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

Member

 

Non Member

1st Hour $60 $90
2nd Hour $60 $90
3rd Hour $60 $90
4th Hour $60 $90
Max. Daily Rate  $240 $360

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 $200 per tacho hour
SWR Retrieve $200 per tacho hour

Membership Fees

Annual Fee
DDSC GFA Total
Full $240.00 $195.00 $435.00
Family $150.00 $159.00 $309.00
Student $120.00 $120.00 $240.00
Family Student $120.00 $84.50 $204.50
Social $40.00 $0.00 $40.00
Short Term
DDSC GFA Total
1 Month $35.00 $50.00 $85.00
1 Month [Student] $17.00 $50.00 $67.00
3 Months $75.00 $65.00 $140.00
3 Months [Student] $37.00 $65.00 $102.00
Extras
Hangarage $15 plus $2 per metre wingspan per month per aircraft
SWR & MLR Hire $200 per tacho hour
Parachute Re-Pack Fee $50 for accidental 'popped' chute
Accommodation $5 Per person per night
Glider hire for events and flyaways $500 refundable deposit
Competition Hire: Hornet and Jeans $400 Maximum fee.
Competition Hire: LS7 and Ventus $500 Maximum Fee
Insurance excess for damage by member $500  
Bulk Flying Fee 12 Months $1,200 Jeans, Hornet, LS7, Ventus
Bulk Flying Fee 6 Months $650 Jeans, Hornet, LS7, Ventus

DDSC and GFA member fees and charges as at 14th March 2008 and are subject to change.

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