by Rutherford, Hannah | Mar 16, 2025 | News
The NZHGPA handles over 80 occurrences each year – some of them life changing. Fly More, Fly Smart, is encouraging member pilots to place just as much importance on the thinking aspect of your flying as the doing, to help prevent pilots from “just winging...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Mar 15, 2025 | News, Safety Notices, Uncategorised
DHV safety advice: Paraglider harnesses Niviuk Arrow, Niviuk Arrow P. 10th March, 2025 Certification numbers (as far as traceable): PH_317.2020, PH_407.2023 Problem Some reserve parachutes are not sufficiently fixed in the very spacious harness container. These can...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Mar 11, 2025 | Safety Notices
The following Safety notice can be found at https://www.dhv.de/en/safety/safety-notes/ SAFETY NOTE FEBRUARY 2025 FOR PARAGLIDING CARABINER FINSTERWALDER PARALOCK 3 Firstly, it is noted that the Paralock 3 paragliding carabiner is airworthy and safe to use when locked...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Feb 25, 2025 | News
Congratulations Kinga Masztalerz for receiving the prestigious International FAI Air Sport Medal Kinga is an outstanding ambassador for the sport of free flight, having represented NZ twice at the X Alps, plus established for our flying community the first of what is...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Feb 21, 2025 | Competitions, News, Paragliding
The Paragliding Nationals in New Zealand is dedicated to providing a world-class competition that balances safety, fairness, and fun for pilots of all skill levels. With two levels of expertise—catering to both seasoned competitors and emerging talent—we aim to...
