Glider Fleet & Rentals
 The Schemp-Hirth built Duo Discus is largely recognised as
the best high performance cross country training glider in the
world. With six Duo Discus (including 2 new Duo
Discus X and an XL) GlideOmarama operates the
world's largest
fleetofDuos.
In addition we operate the double seat gliders
ASH25, , Grob 103, and
Blanik and 6 single seat
gliders.We are proud of our fleet which is the newest and
best equipped fleet of rental gliders in the country. All
GlideOmarama fleet gliders are fitted with
FLARM anti-collision devices and
SPOT live tracking.
The GlideOmarama hangar complex
and workshop facility was completed in 2007 with water and
electricity to each glider and improved security. There are a
limited number of hangar spaces for sale ore lease.
 Unless indicated below all the rental gliders are all
equipped with:
- loggers
- flight computers
- Flarm anti collision
- SPOT live tracking
- parachutes
- EDS oxygen and oxygen refill service
- one man tow out equipment
- a roll in roll out hangar with easy access for all
aircraft.
The gliders are available for rent to suitably
qualified pilots by the day or by the
week. Most of our courses include the cost of
appropriate glider rental.
Reg.
|
Type
|
Rental Price
(without Instructor)
|
Comments
|
| QQ |
Duo
Discus XL
(double) |
NZ$220 per hour |
new 2009. The first XL in the Southern Hemisphere, Gavin's
personal Duo, LX 8000 flight computer, available to approved
pilots. |
| DD |
Duo
Discus X
(double) |
NZ$190 per hour |
new 2006, was the first X into the southern hemisphere, flight
computer SN10. available to approved pilots. |
| NS |
Duo
Discus
(double) |
NZ$165 per hour
NZ$600 per day
NZ$3,000 per week |
1998, our original Duo, the first in the southern hemisphere,
recently refurbished, Cambridge L Nav computer. Available to
approved pilots. |
| BO |
Duo
Discus T
(double) |
NZ$185 per hour |
2004, Turbo, Bo Nilson's personal glider, available only with a
GlideOmarama instructor. |
| RW |
Duo
Discus X
(double) |
NZ$190 per hour |
2008, Cambridge L Nav and palm nav. availble with a GO
pilot. |
| UO |
Duo
Discus
(double) |
NZ$185 per hour |
2003, owned by the Omarama GlidingClub, Cambridge 302/303
flight computer. is available with a check pilot or to approved
pilots. |
| XZ |
ASH25 |
NZ$180 per hour
NZ$650 per day
NZ$3250 per week |
1990 . Its hard to say no to 25m wingspan! |
| NE |
Grob 103
(double) |
NZ$110 per hour
NZ$350 per day
NZ$1750 per week |
1985 - referbished 2009, no flight computer, available for rent
to checked out pilots. |
| MV |
Blanik
(double) |
NZ$50 per hour |
1971 - our oldest glider in great condition recently aquired
for YouthGlide Omarama as a basic trainer. no flight computer. |
| |
|
Single
|
Seaters
|
| XG |
18m
Discus 2c
|
NZ$440 per day
NZ$2250 per week |
new 2009, LX 8000 flight computer plus all the bells and
whistles with
18 m or 15 m tips. |
| EE |
Discus CS
|
NZ$345 per day
NZ$1750 per week |
2002, Cambridge GPS 302/303 flight computer. Competition ready
and beautifully set up, an immaculate glider. |
| SL |
Discus b
|
NZ$345 per day
NZ$1750 per week |
1992, reconditioned wings, Cambridge GPS, logger and L Nav, is
a popular glider, competition ready. |
| MU |
LS4
|
NZ$300 per day
NZ$1500 per week |
1986, owned by the South Canterbury Gliding Club. This glider
is in good club condition, logger but no flight computer. |
| MJ |
Jantar Std 2
|
NZ$250per day |
1980, owned is re-conditioned with Cambridge S Nav flight
computer . |
| LL |
LS3
Single seater |
NZ$300 per day
NZ$1500 per week |
1982, competition ready flapped single seater fully
reconditioned in 2006 and fitted with Cambridge L Nav. |
| OL |
Hornet single seater |
NZ$220 per day |
1978, fully reconditioned in 2005 and recently aquired for
YouthGlide Omarama, no computer. |
Glider Rental Rates
Single seaters
Daily rates: as indicated above - refunds due
to non soarable weather at 50% daily rate
Weekly rates: five times the daily rate -
refunds due to non soarable weather at 50% daily rate applied after
two non flying days.
Insurance: The gliders are insured against
damage and third party liability. However the renter is liable for
repairs and costs for damage incurred up to the value of NZ$3,000.
A bond of $3,000 is taken via credit card to offset any such costs
including insurance excess.
A wheels up landing carries an automatic NZ$750 penalty as a
contribution to accumulative refurbishment expenses.
Two seaters
The Duo Discus are only rented out to approved pilots with over
1000 hours.
Please note special rates apply to Course Participants.
Off season rates:
Off season rates are available before November and after mid
March each year.
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