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    • 26 Sep 2025
    • 08:30
    • 28 Sep 2025
    • 19:30
    • Bacchus Marsh airfield - YBSS
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    We are thrilled to invite all our esteemed members to join us for an exhilarating gliding experience during the upcoming AFL Grandfinal long weekend! Leave your gardening gloves behind and soar through the skies at Bacchus Marsh. It's time to swap your pruning shears for the thrill of the wind beneath your wings!

    Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Bacchus Marsh as you glide gracefully over rolling green fields, surrounded by stunning landscapes. This thrilling adventure promises to be a memorable escape from the usual weekend routine. Whether you're a seasoned glider or a first-time flyer, our expert instructors will ensure your safety and guide you through an incredible journey. Don't miss this opportunity to embrace the freedom of flight and experience the rush of soaring high above the ground!

    For all thrill-seekers and skyward explorers. We have a tailor-made XC task for gliding enthusiasts seeking an adrenaline-pumping challenge. Our expert instructors will guide you through the intricacies of cross-country flying, helping you develop and refine your skills while exploring the stunning vistas below. Soar among the clouds, and witness the beauty of the countryside like never before.

    Hurry and secure your spot for the AFL Grandfinal long weekend gliding adventure at Bacchus Marsh with us. Escape the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary, and make lasting memories that will have you soaring long after the final whistle of the footy game!

     

    Event Details:

    • Meet: Bacchus Marsh Airfield
    • Pilot experience:  Any.
    • Event type: Training, Dual Instructional & XC (depending on conditions)
    • Event organizer: Nick Callegari 0448 888 541
    • Dates: 26/9/2025 - 28/09/2025
    • Meet time: 08:30AM to prepare aircraft.
    • Briefing time: 10:00 AM (on airfield)
    • Launch time: 11:30 AM (can be organized earlier)
    • Event cost: nil (normal tow and glider fees apply)


    • 03 Oct 2025
    • 18:30 - 22:30
    • Golden Gate Hotel, Coventry Room, 238 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
    • 47
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    MGC members, partners, family, past members, friends and guests are invited to join us to celebrate another year and successful flying season.

    This year's annual dinner will be held at the Golden Gate Hotel's Coventry Room , conveniently located in South Melbourne. For the price is $65 per head, you'll be getting a 3 course meal, with drinks available at the bar. If you plan on attending, please register early so that we can keep the venue informed on numbers and any dietary requirements.

    As well as sharing stories, we'll present this year's annual awards for flying achievements, and recognize the outstanding service of our volunteers. 

    Register now and we look forward to celebrating with you on the night!

    Food menu.

    ###RSVP prior to the 24th Sept 2025.###

      • 11 Oct 2025
      • 09:00 - 18:00
      • Melbourne Gliding Club, Bacchus Marsh Airfield
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      Melbourne Gliding Club is celebrating its 81th anniversary. We are combining this with a Family & Friends day. BBQ is organized and we have some other surprises available.

      Bring your family and friends and take them up for a flight (if qualified) or alternatively we have instructors available to help with that.

      • 01 Nov 2025
      • 08:00
      • 04 Nov 2025
      • 20:00
      • Bendigo Gliding Club: 123 Borough Rd, Raywood VIC 3570
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      The Club will be holding its annual Cup Weekend at Raywood, home of the Bendigo Gliding Club. Raywood is 185km north of Melbourne via the Calder Fwy, and about 30km north of Bendigo, being north of the ranges the site receives better weather.

      We plan on taking a tug, and a number of gliders depending on people's interest and bookings. Glider allocations and schedule will be determined prior to the camp in the pre-camp meeting in mid-October.

      This is a good opportunity to get in some cross country flying. Depending on the weather, we plan to set daily tasks for group flying/mutual flights in the two seaters. There will also be a challenge task for the more competitive pilots to further develop your skills.

      For those who don’t fly, there are the following attractions in Bendigo:

      · Bendigo Mine.

      · Golden Dragon Museum

      · Bendigo walking tours.

      · Art gallery and studios.

      · And much more.


      Meet time:    10:00am at the club house for;

          ·         Daily briefing.

          ·         Tasks.

         ·         Deciding where we’re going to eat for dinner.

      Launch:         12:00 onwards, earlier flights are possible.

      Aircraft:         Club aircraft and Private.

      Pilot experience / competency:

      For XC min. C-certificate and successfully completing the outlanding training.

      XC Prefered: GPC

      Event type: Cross country flying and badge flights.

      Environment:          Flatland flying.

      Launching:              MGC tugs.

      Site information:      Raywood Site Info

      Costs:   

      Camp costs around $80, which covers transport of the tug and gliders.

      Airfield usage fee of $15 / day for private gliders.

      Camping available for $15/person/night.  

      Queries:     Please contact Nick Callegari on Mob: 0448 888 541 or nickcallegari22@outlook.com

      Please use the online registration button to express your interest in the camp and update the Club_Camp_Planning tab in the bookings spreadsheet. Details you will need to add prior to the planning meeting is:

      • with what you can tow up and back.
      • which glider you perfer to fly, 
      • days attending.
      • catering details for the camp. 
      Note that you'll be required to attend the camp planning meeting on 21st October 2025 at 7:30pm (link in the Club_Camp_Planning tab in the bookings spreadsheet) where we will organise who will tow & fly what, rigging and derigging gliders for the camp.

      We look forward to gliding with you!

      Kind regards,

      Nick Callegari

      • 26 Dec 2025
      • 08:30
      • 04 Jan 2026
      • 20:00
      • Raywood Airport, 123 Borough Rd, Raywood VIC 3570
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      Event Details:


        The Club will be holding its Christmas Camp at Raywood, home of the Bendigo Gliding Club. Raywood is185km north of Melbourne via the Calder Fwy, and about 30km north of Bendigo, being north of the ranges the site receives better weather.

        We plan on taking a tug, and a number of gliders depending on attendance.

        This is a great location for cross country flying. Depending on the weather, we plan to set daily tasks for group flying/mutual flights in the two seaters. There will also be a challenge task for the more competitive pilots to further develop your skills.

        For those who don’t fly, there are the following attractions in Bendigo:

           ·         Bendigo Mine.

           ·         Golden Dragon Museum

           ·         Bendigo walking tours.

           ·         Art gallery and studios.

           ·         And much more.

        Meet time:    10:00am at the BGC club house for:

           ·         Glider allocations.

           ·         Daily weather briefing.

            ·         Tasks.

           ·         Deciding where we’re going to eat for dinner.

        Launch:         12:00 onwards, earlier flights are possible.

        Aircraft:         Club and private aircraft.

        Pilot experience / competency:

        For XC min. B-certificate (highly recommended to have outlanding training completed)

        If you're not meeting the minimum requirements, you can discuss with our CFI to arrange for a mutual XC flight in one of our two seater gliders or local soaring. 

        Event type: Cross country flying and coaching dependent upon availability of instructors.

        Environment:          Flatland flying.

        Launching:              MGC tugs.

        Site information:      YRYW - Briefing notes.

        Costs:

        Camp costs around $80, which covers transport of the tug and gliders.

        Airfield usage fee of $15 / day for private gliders.

        Meals:  Combination of:

           ·         Raywood Hotel.

           ·         Local BBQ.

           ·         The Old Boundary Hotel (Bendigo)

           ·         Brougham Arms Hotel. (Bendigo)

           ·         The Social. (Bendigo)

        Nearest shops are in Bendigo 20min away.

        Accommodation:

        On site camping is available, $15/person/night.

        There is limited accommodation at Raywood but plenty at Bendigo.


        Queries:     Please contact Nick Callegari on Mob: 0448 888 541 or nickcallegari22@outlook.com

        Please use the online registration button to express your interest in the camp and provide your details for planning.

        We look forward to seeing you in the skys over Raywood!


        • Camp planning meeting:  11th December 2025 @ 7:30pm. 
        https://meet.jit.si/MGC_953967426109336

        • Camp Planning Spreadsheet:  

           Add your details to the Booking sheet, in the "Club_Camp_Planning" tab. 


        ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

        • Plan to fly for 4-8hrs if you're doing cross country task.
        • Ensure you bring sufficient water, food and sunscreen when you come to the airfield and when you're flying.
        • Register for a free account on https://www.weglide.org/ and upload your flights. Weglide allows you to attach photos to your task. 
        • Become familiar with rigging and de-rigging the glider's you are intending to fly on the camp. 
        • The club aircraft have 'EDS Cannula' for use but the club encourages people to buy their own from sites such as: https://www.flightgear.com.au/  or   https://wingsandwheels.com .
        • The club aircraft have 'Pee tubes' fitted. Prior preparation is needed if you are planning to use them during the camp. It goes without saying, that it is expected that you flush/clean the tubes & glider outside after your flight.


        Past events

        18 Apr 2025 2025 Easter Camp!
        26 Dec 2024 2024 MGC Christmas Camp.
        02 Nov 2024 2024 Melbourne Cup Camp
        19 Oct 2024 2024 MGC Annual Dinner and Awards Night
        27 Sep 2024 2024 Friday before the AFL Grand Final and Grand Final weekend.
        22 Sep 2024 80th Anniversary / Family & Friends Day / BBQ
        29 Mar 2024 2024 Easter Camp
        26 Dec 2023 2023 Christmas Camp
        04 Nov 2023 2023 Melbourne Cup Camp
        15 Oct 2023 2023 Outlanding Check
        14 Oct 2023 2023 MGC Annual Dinner and Awards Night
        29 Sep 2023 Friday before the AFL Grand Final and Grand Final weekend.
        16 Sep 2023 Advanced Soaring Instruments & Flight Computers GPC -Theory lesson 12 unit 39
        19 Aug 2023 Airspace and Basic Navigation GFA Theory Lesson 11 Workshop
        17 Aug 2023 Roger Druce Memorial Service
        07 Apr 2023 2023 Easter Camp
        26 Dec 2022 2022 Christmas Camp
        18 Dec 2022 Outlanding Training
        11 Oct 2022 Annual General Meeting 2022
        09 Oct 2022 Outlanding practice / training - (conditions permitting)
        05 Oct 2022 Outlanding zoom lecture
        29 Jul 2022 RMIT flying day
        16 Jul 2022 2022 MGC Annual Dinner and Awards Night
        15 Apr 2022 Easter camp
        09 Apr 2022 Daily Inspector training (practicle) - April
        02 Apr 2022 Daily Inspector (DI) training
        26 Mar 2022 Bendigo gliding club weekend
        12 Mar 2022 Labour day long weekend at Bendigo gliding club, Raywood.
        26 Dec 2021 2021 Christmas camp
        14 Dec 2021 December Committee meeting
        16 Nov 2021 November Committee meeting
        30 Oct 2021 2021 Cup Weekend Camp
        19 Oct 2021 October Committee meeting
        21 Sep 2021 September Committee meeting
        31 Aug 2021 Annual General Meeting
        17 Aug 2021 August Committee meeting
        20 Jul 2021 July Committee meeting
        15 Jun 2021 June Committee meeting
        18 May 2021 May Committee meeting
        20 Apr 2021 April Committee meeting
        02 Apr 2021 Easter Camp
        16 Mar 2021 March Committee meeting
        16 Feb 2021 February Committee meeting
        15 Dec 2020 December Committee meeting
        17 Nov 2020 November Committee meeting
        20 Oct 2020 October Committee meeting
        06 Oct 2020 Annual General Meeting
        15 Sep 2020 September Committee meeting
        11 Aug 2020 August Committee meeting
        14 Jul 2020 July Committee meeting
        16 Jun 2020 June Committee meeting
        17 May 2020 May Committee meeting
        21 Apr 2020 April Committee meeting
        17 Mar 2020 March Committee meeting
        09 Mar 2020 Labour Day General Flying Day
        07 Mar 2020 Tocumwal expedition
        26 Dec 2019 Wangaratta New Year Camp
        19 Oct 2019 2019 Annual General Meeting
        06 Jul 2019 75th Anniversary Annual Dinner and Awards Night
        26 Dec 2018 Christmas/New Year Camp at Wangaratta
        03 Nov 2018 2018 Cup Weekend Camp at Raywood
        06 Oct 2018 2018 Annual General Meeting
        15 Sep 2018 Aerodrome Breakfast Update Meeting
        28 Jul 2018 How to use XCsoar, and roast dinner.
        21 Jul 2018 2018 MGC Annual Dinner and Awards Night
        30 Mar 2018 Easter Camp at Mt Beauty
        26 Dec 2017 Christmas Camp at Wangaratta
        04 Nov 2017 Cup Weekend Camp at Raywood
        14 Oct 2017 Start of the season Pizza Night
        16 Sep 2017 2017 Annual General Meeting
        01 Jul 2017 2017 MGC Annual Dinner and Awards Night
        26 Dec 2016 2016 MGC Christmas camp
        26 Nov 2016 Bacchus Marsh Gliding BBQ
        11 Nov 2016 Federation square gliding expo
        29 Oct 2016 Melbourne cup long weekend camp
        22 Oct 2016 Flying show expo (Channel 31)
        30 Sep 2016 Grand final public holiday flying
        25 Jun 2016 Annual Dinner and Awards night
        11 Jun 2016 Queens Birthday Weekend, Grampians Soaring Club
        25 Jul 2015 Annual Dinner and Awards night
        31 Jan 2015 Horsham coaching week
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