by Rutherford, Hannah | Sep 10, 2023 | Events, News
From Ian Manton, NZHGPA president As we approach the upcoming AGM, I’d like to discuss a critical matter with you all: the need for dedicated individuals to step forward and join the Executive Team. Over the past year, our freedom to fly has faced increased...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Sep 10, 2023 | Safety Notices
Date: 30/08/2023 Paraglider emergency parachute: Second Chance 94 DHV GS-02-0002-88, Second Chance 86 DHV GS-02-0003-88, Second Chance 118 DHV GS-02-0012-90 CHARLY DIAMONDcross 100 / 125 / 160 / 220 Basic 100 / 125 / 160 ST 160 / 220 ST Tandem 125 / 160 / 220 HG...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Aug 18, 2023 | News, Paragliding
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Col Hjortshoj on Friday 11th August 2023. Col was a major pat of the Australia PG comp scene and was a great service to NZ at the 2017 and 202 PG Opens in Rotorua. He was known for keeping things run smooth and...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Aug 12, 2023 | Safety Notices
Ozium 2 Harness: Safety Notice Concerning all Ozium 2 harnesses manufactured during 2017 and early 2018. For harnesses delivered after March 2018, no further action is required. There have been several reported cases of a potential problem with the reserve deployment...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Aug 12, 2023 | Safety Notices
Exoceat Harness: Safety Notice This notice affects all Exoceat harnesses manufactured before November, 2017. We have been made aware of a potential safety issue with the Exoceat reserve handle. If the metal pin becomes fatigued due to repeated bending while packing...
