On the edge of an
extinct volcano on the east coast of Australia lies the beautiful town
of Byron Bay. Long a haven for surfers, the once sleepy seaside village
has blossomed into one of the most popular destinations for tourists both
domestic and international, and is home to many famous personalities, an
extraordinary diversity of culture, and the Byron Bay Gliding Club.
With its fleet of
powered gliders (MotorFalkes, G109, Dimona H36) the club offers joyflights,
trial instructional flights and courses designed to take the new pilot
to solo stage in the shortest possible time.
Self-launching motorgliders
embody the advantages of power aircraft combined with the inherent safety
of sailplanes, and regularly soar the rugged ridges of Mt Warning and the
cliffs below the historic Byron Bay Lighthouse. Each year members undertake
the long flight to the Gulf of Carpentaria to soar the amazing Morning
Glory.
