Narromine is renowned
throughout the world as having the best climate for soaring,
with no airspace restrictions, but with flat terrain, safe places for out
landings,
no sea-breeze or monsoon rain during a 12 months cross - country season in a modern and civilized area.
By choosing this location
you can enjoy unlimited cross country flying,
using our fleet of modern, high performance gliders.
Narromine airfield
Narromine is a licensed aerodrome with two sealed
and three grass runways surrounded by a
large grass
area which allows an easy and safe gliding operation.
About our operation
12 gliders from club class to super ship, seven days a week, so you can enjoy flying at your
own pace to your own schedule.
Cross-country joy flights, badge-achievements up to 1,000km, cross-country records,
advanced cross-country coaching, training from first flight to solo and much more of
magnificent soaring in ideal conditions.
Launches
All launches are aerotow by Pawnee 235 and Maule M6 235.
Experienced and high qualified staff are looking after you and your
needs to make your
stay with us successful and safe.
Legal requirements to fly in Australia
Whether you have a gliding license or not, whether you are student or instructor, we do
all the necessary paperwork for you
on your first flying day, so that you can fly legally
in Australia.
The town of Narromine and its
facilities
Narromine itself is a town with about 3,500 residents, plenty of shops, restaurants,
motels, hotels and two caravan parks.
It is about 450km north-west of Sydney and 40km
away from Australia's biggest inland city, Dubbo, which is the home
of the largest open-range zoo
in the world.
Narromine is also an ideal place to undertake outback
tours.
Getting to Narromine
Getting to Narromine is easy! After arriving at Sydney International Airport, clearing customs and collecting your
baggage go to the domestic transfer desk. Check-in for a one-hour flight to Dubbo.
Three airlines are serving Dubbo - Qantas Link, Regional Express and Air Link.
We recommend you buy domestic tickets overseas in connection with the international flight
ticket. Seats are limited
and domestic tickets purchased overseas are between 20 –
50% cheaper.
After check-in proceed to the airline's free shuttle bus services which will bring
you to the Domestic Terminal. Once
arrived at the Domestic Terminal go to your
departure
gate for your flight to Dubbo.
On arrival in Dubbo hire a taxi (approximately A$105.00) to Narromine or ask us to book a
taxi from the Narromine
Taxi Company which costs only A$65.00
If you prefer to incorporate some sightseeing in your visit in Australia, then take a five-hour drive from Sydney to
Narromine and witness the ever changing beauty of this
magnificent country.
Once you arrive in Narromine, the aerodrome is easy to find. Situated on the outskirts of
town, it is only a 20-minute
walk from the main shopping centre or a few minutes drive.
Accommodation
There are several motels and two caravan parks in Narromine all within a 3 – 10 minute
walk from the airfield.
Making a
Booking
On our website you will find a price list and a reservation form.
To make your booking, just send in the reservation
form and we will confirm your booking
or, if you wish, call us by telephone or send a fax to discuss your schedule
then forward the
reservation form and deposit to us for confirmation. If you decide to come gliding with us,
it is advisable to book early.
Last but not least, do not forget to contact your travel agency about the visa necessary
for travelling into Australia.
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you require any
further information.
Shinzo Takizawa - Director, CFI
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