WELCOME TO THE HUNTER VALLEY GLIDING CLUB
Imagine harnessing the power of nature to soar high across the countryside at speeds of over 250kph in an engine-less aircraft.
Try your hand at gliding and you will discover the possibilities of this truly amazing adventure sport.
Gliding uses the same naturally occurring currents of air that birds use to fly, you too can take to the skies and enjoy this exhilarating experience, no matter what your age, physical ability or background.
Explore our website to find out more.
Airfield notes: A nearby mine has advised that they are conducting frequent drone operations not above 500' AGL.
Operations will be south and west of the airfield but not between the airfield and the Golden Highway.
Also, a new 330,000 kV power line is being installed near the western end just south of the runway.
Tower tops are around 150' above runway level.
Pilots please note: From time to time Hunter Valley Operations conducts coal mining activities that may impact operations at our airfield. Pilots should review this information before flight and see 'Visiting Pilots Info' for more details.
Pilots please note: Mine blasting schedule (United Wambo):
Mon 29 Apr at 12:00pm. Blast approximately 1600 metres south of the western end of the runway.
Wed 1 May at 12:00pm. Blast approximately 1200 metres south of the western end of the runway.
Thu 2 May at 12:00pm. Blast approximately 1100 metres south of the western end of the runway.
Visiting pilots:
Slideshow Photos by Phil Brown and others
Hunter Valley Gliding Club address is
115 Comleroi Road, Warkworth, NSW.
GPS: 32° 32.951' S 151° 1.448' E
(32.54918° S 151.0241°E)
FLYING ROSTER
Sat 27 Apr
Normal club operations
Sun 28 Apr
Normal club operations
Please see More roster entries for dates when Air Experience and Gift Certificate flights can be booked.
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