The VARMS training school provides free training to Bronze Wings Glider standard and beyond. Training for Electric assist Gliders is also provided.

All training is conducted using Rudder/Elevator Polyhedral gliders. The current glider used is the Prelude Plus by Southern Sailplanes.

To ensure that Training is as stress free as possible, Buddy Boxes were introduced some 5 years ago. Their use lessens the fear of crashing for many beginners and enables faster learning.

Electric assist glider training is provided using a Prelude Plus which has been modified to house a Hyperion G2220-14 Brushless motor, a Hyperion 30A speed controller and Hyperion 3S 2000Mah Lithium Polymer batteries. This combination works very well for training and enables a safe transition to electric assist gliding.

The above conversion was kindly supported by Hyperion Australia.

A second model is available for demonstration and practise. It is a modified Gentle Lady. Again the motor and speed controller has been provided by Hyperion Australia.

Graduates from the training school are encouraged to further their enjoyment of our hobby by entering the VARMS Trophy, a fun low stress competition for 2 channel glider where further tuition is readily available. Introduction to Slope Soaring sessions are also conducted several times each year.

Dates and times for Training and the VARMS Trophy are listed below & in the Events Calendar.

HYPERION AUSTRALIA HELPS AGAIN

A new Hyperion EOS 4030i Charger has been donated to VARMS to assist in the charging of the Hyperion LiPo Batteries now being used in the Club?s electric Prelude and Gentle Lady. The charger is simplicity itself. Just plug it in to a 12V source, select the charge current, plug in the battery and then connect the balancing lead to the inbuilt balancing port. Press enter. Away it goes. Handles 2, 3 and 4S packs. Charging the Club?s 6 packs has now become a lot easier. A warm Thanks to Dave Pratley and Hyperion Australia.

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