Achievements

  • Principal Office Holders

    Principal Office Holders

  • Badges and FAI Diploma Flights

    Badges and FAI Diploma Flights

  • Gold Badge with Three Diamonds

    Gold Badge with Three Diamonds

    There are three Diamonds; each may be achieved separately by completing one of the soaring performances below and each may be mounted onthe Silver or Gold badge:

    • DIAMOND GOAL a distance flight of at least 300 kilometres over an out-and-return or triangle course.
    • DIAMOND DISTANCE a distance flight of at least 500 kilometres.
    • DIAMOND HEIGHT a gain of height of at least 5000 metres.

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  • FAI Diploma Flights

    FAI Diploma Flights

    FAI Diploma flights begin with a minimum distance of 750 km and increase in 250 km increments.

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  • Percy Pratt Trophy For the Most Meritorious Flight in a Club Glider

    Percy Pratt Trophy For the Most Meritorious Flight in a Club Glider

    The Percy Pratt Trophy is awarded annually by the Training Panel for the most meritorious flight in a club glider.

    More information about Percy Pratt can be found on the club's History page.

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  • Tommy Thompson Trophy for the Most Improved Pilot

    Tommy Thompson Trophy for the Most Improved Pilot

    The Tommy Thompson Trophy is awarded annually by the Training Panel for the most improved pilot.

    More information about Tommy Thompson can be found on the club's History page.

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  •  John Ashford President's Award

    John Ashford President's Award

    Awarded annually by the Geelong GC president to a member who made a significant contribution to the club.

    In 2017, The Committee decided to name The President's Award in memory of the late John Ashford for his lifetime of dedication and loyal service to the Geelong Gliding Club.

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  • Best and Fairest Award

    Best and Fairest Award

    The Best and Fairest Award was established by Rolf Buelter and Mike Durrant in 2010.

    It is an annual award based on a combination of points earned in the OLC Bacchus Marsh Destination Competition and points awarded by the committee.

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  • Honorary Life Member

    Honorary Life Member

  • Australian Champions

    Australian Champions

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