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The club owns a fleet of eight gliders for the use of its members. Members are converted into each of them progressively as their flying skills develop. Flights at Bacchus Marsh are usually limited to around one hour, (depending on glider demand), though longer times for cross country flights can be readily arranged. In this event the glider hire is free after the first 200 minutes.
| Aircraft | Reg | Origin | Glide Ratio | Construction | Usage |
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| Schleicher AS-K13 | VH-GPZ | Germany | 28:1 | Steel tube and fabric | Primary dual seat trainer |
| SZD-50-3 Puchacz | VH-OWL | Poland | 33:1 | FRP | Dual seat advanced and cross country trainer |
| SZD-51-1 Junior | VH-XOC | Poland | 35:1 | FRP | Utility single seat glider |
| Schempp-Hirth Cirrus 75 | VH-GVE | Germany | 38.5:1 | FRP | High performance single seat glider |
| SZD-48-1 Standard Jantar 2 | VH-IUD | Poland | 39:1 | FRP | High performance single seat glider |
| Schempp-Hirth Janus C | VH-FQT | Germany | 43.5:1 | FRP | High performance dual seat glider |
| Rolladen-Schneider LS4 | VH-UKA | Germany | 41:1 | FRP | High performance single seat glider |
| Glaser-Dirks DG 300 | VH-GDH | Germany | 42:1 | FRP | High performance single seat glider |
FRP - Fibre Reinforced Plastic, glass, carbon or kevlar reinforced.
A number of gliders are privately owned, usually by a group of members who form together as a syndicate. Flying in these gliders is strictly by invitation only. Shares in these syndicates become available on an occasional basis.
| Aircraft | Reg | Glide Ratio | Configuration |
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| SZD-48-1 Standard Jantar 2 | VH-CQX | 39:1 | FRP |
| Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 3DT | VH-GAA | 57:1 | FRP motor glider |
| Glasflügel H201 Standard Libelle | VH-GBM | 38:1 | FRP |
| Glasflügel H201 Standard Libelle | VH-GCR | 38:1 | FRP |
| Rolladen-Schneider LS1 | VH-CTG | 38:1 | FRP |
| Schneider Platypus ES-65 | VH-GFA | 38:1 | FRP |
| Sportavia RF5B Sperber | VH-GGK | 26:1 | Tube/fabric motor glider |
| Schleicher Ka-8 | VH-GMA | 27:1 | Steel tube and fabric |
| Schempp-Hirth Nimbus 2 | VH-GNV | 49:1 | FRP |
| SZD-38-1 Open Jantar | VH-GOD | 48:1 | FRP |
| SZD-30 Pirat | VH-GXL | 34:1 | Wood |
| Schempp-Hirth Janus | VH-GWQ | 39:1 | FRP |
| Eiri PIK-20D | VH-WQF | 42:1 | FRP |
Launching at the Bacchus Marsh Airfield is exclusively by aerotow due to the concurrent use of the airfield by light power aircraft. Winch launching is conducted on some days at a nearby strip. Club members who are power rated can be endorsed for glider towing by the club. Interested power pilots with a “tail dragger” endorsement and who are willing to become club members can also be endorsed.
| Aircraft | Reg | Origin | Usage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piper Super Cub | VH-MSA | USA | Dual seat glider tug |
| Piper Pawnee | VH-SSO | USA | Single seat glider tug |
| Auster | VH-ADQ | UK | Syndicate Multi seat glider tug |
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