by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 30, 2023 | Events, News
Dear Fly50 Attendees, Below is a link to the images from our the event in Wellington, the special lunch, flying and evening function. They are coming at small cost to help assist with the considerable time in making the ’50 Years of NZ Free Flight’ film,...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 12, 2023 | News, Paragliding, Safety Notices
AirDesign have issued a safety notice after an isolated case of line-loop failure on a glider produced in 2018. The problem may affect other gliders produced in 2018. AirDesign wrote: An isolated case of a Line-Loop failure has been observed during a SIV manoeuvre on...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 6, 2023 | Events, Hang Gliding, Paragliding
It’s On – Fly 50 Exhibition 5th to 12th Nov 2023 The NZ Academy of Fine Arts on Wellingtons Waterfront https://nzafa.com/Exhibitions/FLY50 Visit and celebrate 50 years of New Zealanders flying like a bird, using just the power of the sun and wind to soar...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 5, 2023 | Competitions, Events, Paragliding
Despite all rumours to the contrary there will be a PG Nationals this season. The competition will be held in Rotorua from 5-13 Feb 2024, straight after the Hawkes Bay Regional. The 5th Feb will be a practice day with registration and a welcoming sausage sizzle at 6pm...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Nov 1, 2023 | Events, Hang Gliding, News, Paragliding
Follow this link to an article in Scoop about 50 years of free flying in New Zealand