PW-6U

PW-6U

Description                          Imperial
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   Length                            25.75 ft
   Span                              52.49 ft
   Height                            7.87 ft
   L/D at 56 kts                     34:1
   Minimum sink speed                51 kts
                     
   VNE                               141 kts
   Rough air speed                   89 kts
   Maximum winch launch speed        65 kts
   Maximum aerotowing speed          89 kts
   Maximum dive brake speed          141 kts

   Green arc                         45-89 kts
   Yellow arc                        89-141 kts
   Red line                          141 kts
   Maximum weight approach speed     54 kts

   Wing area                         164.17 sq ft
   Aspect ratio                      16.8
   Mean standard chord               3.32 ft
   Manoeuvring load factors          +5.3/-2.65

   Maximum all-up mass               1204 lbs
   Minimum solo pilot weight         121 lbs
   Maximum solo pilot weight         242.5 lbs
   Maximum payload                   441 lbs

Recent flights in C-GWGV and C-GWGX.

Flights

2025 Flight Information

Take Up Slack (https://takeupslack.com/) is now the book of record for our flight information.  You can view your flight information on the Take Up Slack website.

As well, we are exporting the data from the Take Up Slack system and importing it into our database.  Please note that our database does not get updated in real time.  The intent is to update our database about once per week, usually after the weekend.  Here are the links to our exported copy of the 2025 Take Up Slack flight data.

 

2024 Flight Information

The 2024 flight information has been uploaded into our Historic Flights database.  The Historic Flights are available for members only.    Links to the 2024 flight information will be left on this page until the majority of our members have completed their 2025 check flights.

Links

Take Up Slack

Weather links

Proving Grounds

Contest links / Flight Viewers

Unofficial Canadian Airspace files:

Open Glider Network

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Flight Planning

Health

Canadian Soaring Links

National

Regional

Club/Organization

Manitoba Aviation Links

Other links

Equipment & Facilities

The Winnipeg Gliding Club has the following facilities and equipment:

Facilities

  • Hangar
  • Training Center
  • Kitchen
  • Washrooms
  • Shower
  • Campground
  • Flight recorders
  • Parachutes

Equipment

Runways

  • 13/31 3000 ft by 275 ft turf
  • 09/27 1900 ft by 125 ft turf
  • 18/36 2550 ft by 200 ft turf

Flight Supplement Information

  • No winter maintenance
  • Runways rough
  • Aerodrome traffic frequency 123.4
  • Field elevation: 785 ft
  • Field phone number: (204) 735-2868
  • Field location: N49 42 22 W97 40 50
  • Gliders fly left hand circuits.  Powered aircraft fly right hand circuits.

Ropes

The club is presently using Superdan 3/8" rope which has a breaking strength of 3920 lbs. The club’s tow ropes are 200 feet long.

The club uses a Tost metal weak link of 1100 pound (500 kilo) strength on the towplane end of the rope. The link consists of two Tost Insert # 5 links. One Single-insert round hole and one Reserve-insert oval hole. They are in a Tost protective sleeve with shackles.

The glider end has a weak link of 1/4 inch polypropylene rope (approximately 1050 pound breaking strength). The ring is on short piece of 1/2 inch to serve as a wear link. 

2026 Rates

WGC Membership Fees

Regular Membership   $950

Yearly membership fee for members who do not have the qualifications to be a Junior member (See next section). GST extra.

Junior Membership   $475

Yearly membership fee for members under age 25 and who are full time students. GST Extra.

Added Family Members   $425

Where more than one family member is a regular member of the WGC, only the first membership is charged at regular rates. All subsequent memberships for family members are at the reduced rate. GST extra.

For all membership categories above, half year rates will apply after August 1. Half year rates are half of the membership fees above.

Monthly Membership   $180

Monthly memberships are available for visiting pilots who are SAC members. GST extra.

Associate Membership   $25

Non-flying membership. Associate members receive the WGC newsletter and receive advance  notice of social events. Price includes GST.

Sustaining Membership   $100

 One time fee granting voting privileges to a WGC member.

 

SAC Membership Fees

SAC is the Canadian national soaring association. All WGC pilots must be SAC members in order to fly

Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) Membership   $80

Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) Junior Membership   $40

Soaring Association of Canada (SAC) Youth (under age 19) Membership  Free!

 

Glider Rental  (Licensed Members) 

All Glider Package   $250

Almost unlimited use for the year of all gliders that the pilot is qualified to fly. Daily time limits for glider usage may be in effect on busy days. Subject to GST,

Monthly Glider Package   $150  (or 60 cents/min. to a maximum of $150)

Monthly glider use packages are available for visiting pilots who are members of their national soaring organization. As with the "All Glider Package", you get almost unlimited use for the month of all gliders that you are qualified to fly. Daily time limits for glider usage may be in effect on busy days. GST extra.

 

Tow Fees  (Licensed Members) 

Tow Height Fee Calculation Tow Cost (GST extra)
Rope break practice $20 hookup + $13 for 1000 $33.00
2000 feet $20 hookup + $13 x 2 $46.00
3000 feet $20 hookup + $13 x 3 $59.00
ea. additional 1000ft. + $13  

 

Training Fees

Groundschool  approx. $300

Introduction to Gliding Package   $980

Package is for those new to gliding. Package includes 10 training flights & SAC membership. GST included in price. Upon completion of the 10 flights, the individual must then pay the appropriate membership fee above and will then pay for flights at the per flight rates shown below.

 

The flight fees below apply to those with no prior gliding experience that are interested in learning to fly gliders at the WGC and to those that had a previous glider pilot license but have not flown for many years and require re-current training.

Individuals receiving training will need to join as club members at the rates above.

Training Flights  (Includes tow and glider rental):

 Tow Height  Tow Cost (GST included)
 Rope break practice  $50
 1000 feet  $60
 2000 feet  $70
 3000 feet  $80
   +$10 per additional 1000 ft.

 

Notes:

  • Unless otherwise indicated, 5% GST must be added to determine amount payable.
  • These rates are subject to change without notice.
  • Care has been taken to try to ensure that the rates listed here are correct. In the event that a rate listed here differs with the rate set by the Board of Directors of the club, the rate set by the board will be used.

 

Discovery Flights

Discovery Flights are available to the public on most weekends and statutory holidays from mid-May through to the end of October. These flights are offered on a “first-come, first-served” basis and we suggest you arrive at the Winnipeg Gliding Club airfield around 1030-1100. We do not take bookings for these flights, but welcome your phone calls to 204 735 2868 to arrange a flight, to discuss upcoming weekend weather or any other questions you may have. If by chance we are not home, please leave a message.

Large groups of 5 or more are sometimes better accommodated during the weekday evenings to ensure glider availability. See “Group Rates” for more details.

To fly at the Winnipeg Gliding Club, a person must be 12 years of age or older. Guests are asked to become a "one-day" members of the Club and sign a waiver before taking a flight.

* GST is included in all prices. We accept cash, checks and E-Transfers at the flight line after your flight. We do allow payment by credit card and do have a credit card terminal for point of sale transactions.

 The Classic Discovery Flight  $180

You and your qualified pilot will be towed to 3000 feet above ground level where you will release from the tow plane and experience the silent freedom of soaring as you glide back to the airport. (approximately 15 to 20 minutes).

 

The Hands On Flight  $210

You and your instructor will be towed to 3000 feet above ground level with the opportunity to have hands-on instruction for your first flight as a glider pilot.  If atmospheric conditions permit, you may experience the thrill of thermal soaring and stay aloft for a longer duration. If you choose to sign up for lessons, this flight may be logged as your first training flight towards earning your license, and the cost may be applied towards the Introduction to Gliding Package. (you must purchase the Package within the same season as your Discovery Flight in order to credit your Discovery Flight towards it).

 

The High Flyer  $250

You will be towed up along with your pilot to an altitude over a mile high, and release from the tow plane. If rising air currents (thermals) are present, this flight could last for up to 30-45 minutes - without an engine! It will be tailored to what you want to experience, from your first lesson to a fast-paced thrill ride, or gentle, relaxing glide back to the airport. The duration of this flight will vary depending on the type of flight you choose and the atmospheric conditions.

 

Group rates (by advance booking only and may be on a weekday afternoon or evening)

We offer the Classic Discovery flight to groups of 5 or more people at a reduced rate of $165 per person, or $160 per person if you have a group of 10 or more people (Note that the maximum number of flights we can accommodate in a single day is around 14). Groups are welcome to take advantage of our club house facilities and BBQs if they would like to prepare meals for their group.
 

Location

 

Directions

Please do not follow a GPS device as visitors have gotten lost in previous years. Please heed the following directions explicitly.

Starting in Winnipeg, go to the southwest corner of the Perimeter Highway and turn southwest at the town of Oakbluff onto Highway #3 and continue for about 1 kilometer. As you approach the roundabout take the immediate right hand exit (marked Treherne) and merge onto highway 2 heading west. Continue on Highway #2 for about 20 kilometers to the town of Starbuck.

Continue on Highway #2 for about another 5.2 kilometers and turn south on Allinson Road. This turn-off is also marked by a green gliderport sign and a sign for the Starlite Colony (star shaped sign) is directly opposite Allinson Road.

The Winnipeg Gliding Club is located at the southeast corner of the junction of Allinson Road and the third road south of Highway #2 (approximately 5.2 kilometers south of Highway #2). You will be able to see a long white hangar with a metal roof, our training center and some long metal glider trailers.

Welcome to the Winnipeg Gliding Club.

RM of MacDonald, ROAD 48NW(Northwest), Driveway Number 09 112 W