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.

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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. 

Rates

Student Fees

Groundschool  approx. $300

To be completed on-line

Introduction to Gliding Package   $980

Package includes 10 training flights & SAC membership. GST included in price.

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

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!

 

WGC Membership Fees

Regular Membership   $450

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

Junior Membership   $225

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

Added Family Members   $165

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.

Associate Membership   $25

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

Monthly Membership   $90

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

All Glider Package   $200

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, 

Capital Assessment  $500

For major expenditures such as fleet renewal. 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.

 

Aerotow Fees

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  

 

Sustaining Membership   $100

 One time fee granting voting privileges to a WGC member.

 

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

Introductory flights are available to the public whenever there is flying at our field, subject to the availability of a pilot and a club owned glider. It is best to call ahead to schedule your flight to avoid long wait times. Late mornings on weekends and holidays are the best time for visitors to come for flights. We sometimes schedule a block of time during the week for the purpose of accommodating guests.

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 have a Square at the flight line to allow payment by credit card, however, we do prefer cash or check payments. The closest ATM is at the Credit Union in Starbuck.

 The Classic Discovery Flight  $155

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  $180

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  $225 

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.

The High Flyer Duo  $500 for 2 people - Discontinued

 

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 $140 per person, or $135 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

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 trailers.

Welcome to the Winnipeg Gliding Club.

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