ABOUT UNSW Gliding Club
The UNSW Gliding Club aims to promote the beauty of gliding and the excitement of flying without engines! We dedicate to provide a friendly and affordable platform for all members of UNSW who love flying/ aviation. Members can enjoy discounted gliding training at Sydney Motor Gliding Flight Group and ground school theory by guest instructors.
What Is Gliding?
What Glider Do We Use?
H36 DIMONA
Specification
Wing Span 16,0 Meters ( 52 ft.)
Length 6,85 Meters ( 22 ft.)
Wing Area 15,20 m2 ( 164 sq. ft.)
Wing Ratio 16,8
Maximum Gross Weight 770 kg (1698 lbs.)
Maximum Wing Loading 50,7 daN/m2 ( 10,38 lbs/sq. ft.)
Airfoil Wortman FX 63-137
Engine Limbach L 2000 EB 1.C (59 kw/80 hp. rated at 3,400 Rpm)
Propeller Hoffmann Ho—V 62 R/L 160 T or L 160 BT
Cost
Members of the club can enjoy discounted rate at SMGFG
Initial Air Experience Flight (including $30 Prepaid Introductory GFA Membership):
30 min/ 4500' - $160
45 min/ 6000' - $190
60 min/ 7500' - $230