Melbourne Gliding Club

Melbourne Gliding Club Located at Bacchus Marsh Aerodrome. FREE instruction to members. Call us on 03 7047 8118. Ideally located only 40 min from Melbourne.

The Melbourne Gliding Club is one of the largest gliding clubs in Australia. The club utilises a modern fleet of aircraft, and provides a variety of training programs, including FREE instruction for members. Call us on 03 7047 8118

We operate on weekends from the Bacchus Marsh Airfield, contact operations on 0490 098 529. New members are always welcome, call us on 03 7047 8118 or visit www.MelbourneGlidingClub.com

Independent Operator day. Nice winter day for flying.
30/08/2026

Independent Operator day. Nice winter day for flying.

Work continues preparing the fleet for the soaring season.
15/08/2026

Work continues preparing the fleet for the soaring season.

Blue skies, fresh air, and unforgettable moments—this is what winter flying is all about!
01/08/2026

Blue skies, fresh air, and unforgettable moments—this is what winter flying is all about!

27/06/2026

It was a later start today thanks to the low cloud cover, but once it cleared, we were treated to blue skies for the rest of the day. Perfect winter flying conditions right through to a beautiful sunset✈️☀️🌅

18/06/2026

Another productive weekend in the books! With the colder weather here, it was all hands on deck to keep the fleet maintained and running at its best. A big thanks to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and got stuck in—great teamwork and effort all around.

01/06/2026

Chasing horizons on a winter Sunday ✈️❄️ The cold may bite, but the views make it worthwhile. Blue skies, fresh air, and aviation therapy.

Today marked the start of the Maintenance Season! 🔧✈️Our members derigged the club’s DG-505 and brought it into the work...
23/05/2026

Today marked the start of the Maintenance Season! 🔧✈️
Our members derigged the club’s DG-505 and brought it into the workshop for its annual Form 2 inspection.
Of course, there was a grazing platter to keep everyone fueled throughout the day.
Thanks to everyone who came along and helped out!

🚧 Maintenance Season is Here! 🛩️🔧The club’s DG-505 heads into the workshop this weekend to kick off our annual “Form 2” ...
21/05/2026

🚧 Maintenance Season is Here! 🛩️🔧
The club’s DG-505 heads into the workshop this weekend to kick off our annual “Form 2” maintenance program for all club gliders.
👉 Please add your name to the booking sheet under “Maintenance” and come help keep the fleet flying! ✈️

A couple of our members recently spent an incredible week over Easter competing at the Lake Keepit Grand Prix—and what a...
07/04/2026

A couple of our members recently spent an incredible week over Easter competing at the Lake Keepit Grand Prix—and what a journey it was! ✈️

Highlights included:
🌄 Soaring over some of the most scenic landscapes in Australia
🦅 Sharing the sky in formation with an osprey
⚡ Achieving task speeds of up to 130.4 km/h over 471 km
🥇 Securing a day win on one of the days
🌬️ Tackling tough conditions, from weak lift to strong headwinds
🦘 Even coordinating a kangaroo-clear runway landing at dusk!

An incredible week of flying, learning and achievement 👏

04/04/2026

🐣 Our members are making the most of the Easter long weekend!🐰

Address

24 Jensz Road
Bacchus Marsh, VIC
3340

Opening Hours

Saturday 8am - 6pm
Sunday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+61370478118

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