🛩️ Come gliding with us

Gliding is one of the purest forms of aviation: flying without the continuous use of an engine and learning to use the atmosphere itself to stay airborne.

Our club welcomes:

• People wanting to try gliding for the first time
• Student pilots wanting to learn to fly
• Experienced and returning glider pilots
• Young people interested in aviation
• Private glider owners
• People who simply want to become involved with the club

You do not need any previous flying experience to get started.

🌤️ Trial flights

Wondering what gliding is really like? A trial flight is a great way to experience gliding before deciding whether you would like to take it further.

You will fly with an experienced club pilot and see the amazing views of Northland from a completely different perspective.

Trial flights: $100

If you join the club on the day of your introductory flight, the $100 trial flight cost goes towards your membership.

To book, email doug@kgc.org.nz.

🎓 Learn to fly

Learning to fly a glider is both challenging and incredibly rewarding.

Training is carried out with qualified gliding instructors and progresses at your own pace. You will learn aircraft handling, launching, circuit planning, landings, soaring techniques, aviation safety and decision-making.

Gliding also provides an excellent foundation for anyone considering a future career in aviation.

Under 26? Club members under 26 receive discounted membership, launches and introductory flying, making learning to fly considerably more affordable.

👥 A club run by its members

Kaikohe Gliding Club is a not-for-profit, volunteer-run organisation. Members don’t just turn up and fly; everyone helps make the operation work, including:

• Launching and retrieving gliders
• Ground operations and aircraft care
• Airfield maintenance
• Club projects, events and working bees
• Helping new members learn how the club operates

You don’t need aviation experience to get involved. There is always someone happy to show you the ropes.

✈️ Membership

We offer membership options for individual pilots, younger members and families. Membership lets you become part of the club, receive flying training and take part in club operations.

Current membership options and fees are on our membership site.

New members are always welcome.

❤️ Supporting gliding in Northland

Our club has been part of the Northland aviation community since 1976.

We are committed to keeping gliding safe, welcoming and affordable, while giving people of all ages the chance to experience aviation and learn to fly.

As a small volunteer club, we greatly appreciate the members, businesses, aviation organisations and supporters who contribute their time, skills, equipment and financial support to keep the club flying.

📍 Where to find us

Kaikohe Gliding Club
Kaikohe Airfield
Mangakahia Road
Kaikohe, Northland, 0474
New Zealand

The aerodrome is a few kilometres south of Kaikohe.

Email: doug@kgc.org.nz

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