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t31b_01The Australian Gliding Museum first met as a committee on February 26th 1999. This brought together a number of kindred spirits interested in preserving older and historic gliders. These gliders are scattered all over Australia and the aim is to collect them in a safe place before they become destroyed or deteriorate beyond sensible refurbishment.

Other interesting gliding paraphernalia also is becoming available. A strong catalyst for formation of a glider museum was the discovery that an important Australian designed Schneider glider had left Australia bound for a foreign collection.

Find us on Google map. To join the Museum view Joining and Visiting. To make a non monetary gift view Deed of Gift.

New workshop donation progress PDF Print E-mail
Written by John Ashford   
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 16:15

Burnishing the concrete floor Easter 2011 photo J. AshfordThe Museum has received an 18mx10m steel building from Phil and Diane Prapulenus, a wonderful donation.

The building was originally located at Locksley and a working bee to dismantle it was held on Saturday 30 th. May 2009.

The building was re-erected alongside the Brockhoff Annex at Bacchus Marsh during Easter 2011 by local contracter Dean King and John Ashford. Preparation involved building permits etc. which took some time as the original building details could not be found. The concrete floor has one of two coats of sealer already applied and the exterior including the roof is also to be painted to match the Brockhoff Annex. Electrical supply and internal wiring, lights etc. will then be completed.

We have already received requests from other organisations wanting to use this new facility.
Last Updated on Wednesday, 20 July 2011 21:38
 
Taylor Replica on display in the National Museum of Australia, Canberra PDF Print E-mail
Written by John Ashford   
Monday, 12 October 2009 20:31

Taylor Glider in the National Museum of Australia, Canberra A group of Australian Gliding Museum members met in Canberra on 28th April, 2010, to mark the presentation of the Taylor Glider replica, built by the Australian Gliding Museum, to the National Museum of Australia.

This represents a culmination of a project begun in 2006 by Gliding Museum volunteers, to build three replicas of the famous aircraft. The National Museum of Australia replica was built to their own specifications, including coverage with cotton fabric similar to that used on the original glider, whereas the other two were covered with the more durable polyester.

The aircraft has pride of place in the ceiling of the Museum entrance hall, and presents an inspiring view of the first successful Australian glider to museum visitors.

For an interesting video go to:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYvGSpBVn_0

Last Updated on Thursday, 09 June 2011 19:35
 
OPEN DAY, ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING and VGA RALLY 2011 PDF Print E-mail
Written by David Goldsmith   
Thursday, 28 October 2010 20:19

On Sunday October 30th, 2011, the Australian Gliding Museum Inc will hold an open day at the Bruce Brockhoff Annex at Bacchus Marsh Airfield. The Annual General Meeting will be held at 11am on this day. After the meeting a sausage sizzle will be held. If the weather is suitable flights will be available in the Museum's Slingsby T31b in the afternoon. All members and friends are invited to attend.

VINTAGE GLIDERS AUSTRALIA RALLY

Vintage Gliders Australia will be holding a rally at Bacchus Marsh over the four days up to Melbourne Cup Day on 1st November. Members, friends and visitors are welcome, and we hope many vintage gliders will be able to participate. Winch, aerotow and hangarage, as well as good bunkhouse accommodation, should be available. For more information visit vintageglidersaustralia.org.au or contact Dave Goldsmith or Ian Patching.

 
Last Updated on Monday, 29 August 2011 14:55