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And the winner is......
Thank you to everyone who entered our name the email newsletter for Gliding Australia. We must admit, we didn't realise there were so many creative gliding and soaring phrases out there. As you may have noticed, the chosen winner is Launch Points. Congratulations to our winning entry - a prize pack is on the way out to you!
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Positions Available
As you may have read from our Executive Officer, Gliding Australia is moving forward and needs some assistance to do so. We have two new volunteer roles to assist the organisation. If you can help, or know someone with the skills to help please get in touch. The following positions are attached to this email.
- Training Co-ordinator
- IT Manager
Expressions of interest close now on the 18 June 2020.
Other Positions:
Gliding Australia is also seeking the following positions:
GLIDING AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL TEAMS MANAGER
The Soaring Development Panel is looking for another important panel member to manage the major elements of Australia’s International Teams. It is a role who works with the Australian Team Captains, who coordinate and lead each team. Most importantly it is a role that works to establish a consistent approach to how International Teams are put together, long term logistics such as facilities, sponsorships, marketing, working closely with the National Coaching Director, etc. Previously, this role was heavily involved in the (sometimes controversial) selection of teams but this process will now be managed by the whole SDP, removing it from one person’s responsibility. If you’d like to discuss further contact Jenny Thompson.
TEAM MANAGER 2021 GERMANY
We have still not been successful in fulfilling the Team Manager role for the 15m, 18m and Open Class World Gliding Championships in Germany in 2021. This role has some funding. We are looking for someone with some competition experience, organisation skills and someone who works well to get the best out of a group of talented pilots. There is now a long lead time on filling this role due to the postponement of this year’s competition, and plenty of time to coordinate and make arrangements for the team. If you’d like to discuss further or have in interest in this, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. |
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Did you know that Gliding Australia offers a few inexpensive ways to get your family members involved in gliding. There is a "Free Family Membership" that allows family members to more easily engage in the sport and the club and provides BBL insurance cover when volunteering. If you have a family member that wants to come out to fly from time to time, you can set them up with a "Flying Family Membership" that is only $60 per year and gives them rights and privileges that are very similar to those of an Air Experience Flight - they can receive instruction but no pilot-in-command rights and they must be a member of a club. If you have a member of your family you'd like to get involved in the sport sign them up online. Log in and select the membership tab to add a family member |
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GPC Badges - FREE!
Achieving your GPC (Glider Pilot Certificate) is no mean feat and Gliding Australia would like to acknowledge this. It means not only have you gone solo, but you have progressed even further and can now say “I am a safe, competent and independent glider pilot.” New (GPC) Badges have arrived and anyone who has achieved their GPC can get one!
SPECIAL OFFER: We have GPC Wings available to all GPC registered members and the first 500 who order will receive these free of charge! Once the first 500 are gone the cost will be $6 each (including postage).
Clubs and Members are encouraged to get in early and order wings for those who have achieved this milestone, and it would be nice to present them at your AGM or other special event. Place your order online and Gliding Australia will send them out to your club.
GPC badges are available through Go Membership, click on the Events & Courses tile and find them in the new shop, or simply click the button below. |
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Sports Community Webinars
Gliding Australia is giving exclusive access to 4 webinars and we want you and your club to get involved.
- Social media and communication strategies - Part 1 (30 Jun)
- Social media and communication strategies - Part 2 (7 Jul)
- Understanding the legislative responsibilities and club rules of your club (14 Jul)
- Creating a great club environment (21 Jul)
These webinars are custom made for Gliding Australia membership to help you and your clubs. The first 3 clubs that register (and attend) at least 2 members to each webinar will receive a Gliding Australia "Merch Pack" to help your club with promotions. Registration is online via available through Go Membership, click on the Events & Courses tile or click below.
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Flying Events
- NSW Silver Coaching course at Bathurst (Course 1; 12-13th October, Course 2; 14-15 October 2020) contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- NSW Coaching Week at Narromine (1-7 Nov) contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- QLD State Comp (DDSC: 24 Sep - 2 Oct) (details can be found on the Gliding Australia calendar.)
- Multiclass Nationals (Kingaroy Soaring Club - 4-11 Oct) (details can be found on the Gliding Australia calendar.)
Airworthiness Events
- GQ Airworthiness Course at DDSC from 18 to 25 July 2020. Applications to David Villiers asap.
- SCGC Replacement of Components & Airworthiness Course, 19/20 and 26/27 Sept. Details will be here Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- WAGA Replacement of Components & Airworthiness Course, 5 July (theory in Perth) and 19-25 Jul (practical in Cunderdin). Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you have an event you would like publicised please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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Current Trends and Issues with Airworthiness
Wednesday 23rd June at 8:00pm Eastern Time. This 1 hour webinar will provide an opportunity for GFA members with an interest in general Airworthiness topics to meet and discuss them with the Chair of the Airworthiness Department. An access link for the event itself will be emailed to you when you have registered here. If you have any topics you would like covered, please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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After the enforced break you'll be eager to get back to soaring and cross country flying. Whether you are new to soaring or a seasoned old hand, coaches are always eager to help. Talk with your local coaches and look out for coaching events in your region.
The national coaching panel has made good use of the down time to complete the soaring units for the new Training Manual and the associated Pilot Guides. These will be published shortly. We're in the process of rolling out Silver, Diamond and High Performance coach ratings with Silver the first to be implemented. Silver coach training courses will again be run across the country this season for all eligible coaches and instructors - see the Gliding Australia calendar or contact your friendly Regional Soaring Development Manager or the the Chair of the Soaring Development Panel. |
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Quick Survey
For anyone who missed this article in the latest emagazine, Mandy has a short survey for members. Soaring to the Future (S2F) is the GFAs first foray into 'Club Land', and recent statistics show that it has been successful but is not something that is welcomed equally by all club committees. The question is – should GFA insist on certain minimum standards for all clubs? We have standards for airworthiness, for Instructors and coaches. Should we impose minimum standards on Club Committee behaviour? Have your say here in this 2 minute survey.
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Go Membership!
Gliding Australia continues to move forward with Go Membership and realise that there are have been challenges along the way. Having said that, there are a lot of great features your clubs have access to and we want to help you utilise this. Go Membership webinars will be coming soon for your club administrators to help them get the most out of the system. Stay tuned for more info! |
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The marketing team has been receiving some This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.from various members wanting to help move gliding into the future, which is really positive to see. Feedback is always welcome and volunteers are especially welcome.
Happy flying. |
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