Marlborough
Gliding Club
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Phone
0800 GLIDING
Omaka aerodrome, (base
elevation 100ft) the home of the Marlborough Gliding Club lies amongst the
finest vineyards in the southern hemisphere.
The same dry sunny weather
that produces the best Savignon Blancs in the world gives superb gliding and
consistent flying. Blenheim (New Zealand's sunniest town) lies in the Wairau
Valley and is surrounded by mountains to the north and south. The prevailing
norwester winds combine with excellent topography for superb soaring.
The foothills of New
Zealand's Southern Alps lie immediately behind Omaka's runway and
provides access by ridge, thermal and/or convergence lift to this backbone
mountain range of the South Island.
Flying/Instructing
Every sunday. Saturdays as
required.
Seven resident
instructors. Training from solo to cross country levels. Trial and casual
flying. Visiting pilots welcome
Aircraft:
Two seaters: Blanik and Twin Astir
Solo: Mini Nimbus
Tow plane: Cessna 172
Personel
President: Chris Richards
CFI: Mike Dekker
Secretary: Charlie Samuels
Club Captain: Colin Davis
Home base for World
Champion 1995 Ray Lynskey (first glider pilot to achieve 2000km)
Contacts
Email c.and.n.samuels@xtra.co.nz
or mailto:Drsoar@GPonline.co.nz Phone 0064 3 5780550
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