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Costs & Info

Currently cost per launch (per flight) is INR 187 (US$ 4.20 / EUR 3.09 / GBP 2.73 / JPY 391.75 / 30.68 ZAR / 4.53 AU$ / 22.96 DKK) [as of 14th April 2010]. Payments can be made in cash only. Training cost at GCP involves paying only for the launch fees. There is no additional tuition fee. However, there is a nominal examination fee of INR 50 and a license fee of INR 50 to be paid before you apply for your license. Hostel accommodation is available at a nominal cost of INR 30 per day per person on twin sharing basis.

To book flights for ten or more people (corporate groups, club members, schools or colleges) please contact us by phone between 11am and 4pm - Monday through Thursday or email us at skywards [at] glidingcentre [dot] in. We can arrange special packages for groups to fly on weekdays. Please note that packages are arranged through member pilots of Poona Gliding Society (PGS) and there is an administrative charge of INR 100 per flight for schools & colleges and INR 300 per flight for others. These charges are in addition to the per flight / launch charges of GCP.

Visiting pilots should contact us at skywards [at] glidingcentre [dot] in at least 2 months prior to their visit so that we can help in coordinating and obtaining necessary permissions / clearances.

Important information about visiting GCP

Gliding Centre Pune
This website provides information about gliding as a recreational activity and as an exciting aero-sport. It also provides information about the GCP [Gliding Centre at Pune]. GCP is India's oldest centre and till date the most active hub for gliding in the country. This website is created under the 'Skywards' initiative run by a group of glider pilots who fly at GCP. The aim of the 'Skywards' initiative is to popularise gliding in India with a hope that more and more people will take up the sport and it will eventually lead to better gliding facilities and setting up of more centres across India. You are welcome to explore the website and welcome to experience gliding at GCP. If you have been fascinated about flying, there is a section on 'Learning to Fly', written specifically for you. Most of the content of this website is introductory and written for those who are new to gliding. If you are already into gliding, we look forward to seeing you at GCP and also to receiving your suggestions and comments on the website and its contents.




Skywards initiative