Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators
Hang Gliding club on the Sunshine Coast And Hinterland, we also support Paragliding and Microlight in the region.
All pilots are required to be a current member of the SAFA and join our club before flying these sites. All pilots must abide by the club code of conduct which can be found in the club information tab.
Welcoming Women into Sports Aviation
Thanks to a grant from Department of Tourism to promote women in sport, the Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators club is very pleased to offer the opportunity for at least two women to obtain a pilot’s licence to fly microlight trikes. A microlight trike is essentially a two-seat powered hang glider. The training will be undertaken by our Chief Flying Instructor in the Noosa region later this year. 
If you have ever dreamed of flying, then this is your opportunity to make that a reality and can be used as a stepping stone into General Aviation. Imagine being able to fly across the picturesque Noosa and Cooloola beaches while watching the whales migrate along the coast.
The first step to full you dream of becoming a pilot is to email the President of the Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators at ( [email protected] ) you will receive an application form to fill in and return. We will select a short list of applicants who will be invited to attend an information day at our hangar at the Teewah Airstrip (Noosa North Shore area) and undertake an introductory training flight in a microlight trike over Noosa Heads. Following the information day, the successful applicants will be chosen to commence their flying training. Obtaining a flying licence requires a significant commitment. You will be required to undertake classroom type study, examinations, and practical training in the air.
Applications close on the 27th October 2024 at 5PM.
The Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators club oversees flying sites in the Sunshine Coast and hinterland region. We aim to promote safe sports aviation in a considerate and cooperative manner, ensuring that the interests of all parties are taken care of. We work in close cooperation with councils, residents, airports, Queensland National Parks Department and other stakeholders. We are looking forward to your application.
Kind Regards
The Committee
Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators
About the Club
The Sunshine Coast Sports Aviators Club, formerly known as The Sunshine Coast Hang Gliding Club and Conondale XC Flyers manages the operation of a range of flying sites on the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland. We aim to operate all sites in a safe, considerate and cooperative manner, ensuring that the interests of all parties are taken care of. We work in close cooperation with local councils, residents, airports and National Parks to maintain the interests of all stakeholders.
There are special requirements at a number of our sites, including requiring clearance from the Control Tower at Sunshine Coast Airport before taking off. You must be a current member of the SAFA and this club, to fly any of these sites. This is required by local bodies and is mandatory.
There are many experienced local pilots who are happy to guide and educate newcomers, and visitors to the area. Please contact a Club Safety Officer to get the latest information on a site before flying.
We are here to help. Fly safe and have fun!
