Training Courses & Packages

Gliding Courses & Flight Training

If you’ve ever dreamed of learning to fly, gliding is one of the most accessible and rewarding ways to start. It’s significantly more affordable than powered flight training and builds real flying skills from your very first lesson.

At Darling Downs Soaring Club, we offer structured gliding training in Queensland using modern two-seat fibreglass gliders. All instruction is delivered by fully qualified instructors, creating a supportive and safe environment for new pilots.

All courses include Aerotow launches, Glider hire, Instruction (no additional instructor fees)

We operate regular training every weekend and every second Friday (weather permitting), with short courses available on request.

Courses dates are available in the club calendar. Short courses can be arranged over a suitable weekend please contact us to book.

Start Here – Short Course

Perfect if you want to try gliding and learn the basics.

4 instructional flights covering the fundamentals

Introduction to controls, take-off and landing

Logbook and training card included

$599

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Flying Start – Go Solo

Our most popular option for new pilots.

32 launches designed to take you from beginner to first solo

Includes 12 months DDSC membership

7 days accommodation

Logbook included

Junior $2800 / Adult $3300
Gliding Australia membership not included

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Fly as a Member

Prefer to learn at your own pace?

Join the club and fly regularly with support from qualified instructors.

Fly every weekend (weather permitting)

Flexible, self-paced learning

Support from experienced instructors

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* Students are full time Student under 26.
** Gliding Australia membership must be current at the start of the course. Gliding Australia fees may vary – see www.glidingaustralia.org.au.

The Solo Quest course is designed to train students towards achieving solo flight by the end of the course. This will depend on several factors, for example, the weather, your personal aptitude and previous flying experience. For these reasons solo flight can not be guaranteed at the end of the course.

* All prices include GST