by Rutherford, Hannah | Jul 13, 2024 | Competitions, Events, Hang Gliding, News
It is coming to that time of the year where we are thinking about the warmer, longer days ahead. The dates have been set for the NZ Hang Gliding Open, the Aoraki Classic and Canterbury Hang Gliding League. Go to our Events page for information on these and other...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Jul 11, 2024 | News, Paragliding, Safety Notices
Date 11.07.2024 Subject Paraglider harness X-Rated 7 EAPR-GZ-0541/16 The manufacturer Woody Valley has published a critical safety notice for the X-Rated 7 paraglider harness. During the flight there were accidentaly rescue parachute deployment. After investigation we...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Jul 11, 2024 | Hang Gliding, News, Safety Notices
Date 11.07.2024 Subject Hangglider harness Aeros Viper DHV 03-0121-04, Aeros Viper C DHV 03-0135-18 The Ukrainian manufacturer Aeros has published a safety notice for its Viper and Viper C harnesses. The notice deals with severe wear/ageing of the reserve parachute...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Jun 15, 2024 | News, Paragliding, Safety Notices
Advance has issued a safety notice requiring an emergency parachute handle check for PROGRESS 3 & EASINESS 2 harnesses. This applies to PROGRESS 3 harnesses with a serial number less than 1147390 and EASINESS 2 harnesses with a serial number less than 1147140. The...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Apr 17, 2024 | Hang Gliding, News, Paragliding
Thanks to Ryan Larraman, we are pleased to officially release this video celebrating 50 years of free flight in New Zealand. Check out the video below – like, share and subscribe! Thanks Ryan!
by Rutherford, Hannah | Mar 14, 2024 | News, Safety Notices
In our ongoing commitment to safety, we want to address an issue regarding the nyloc (locking) nut loosening on the top fittings on our gliders with Zoom uprights. Previously we’ve made improvements by increasing thread lengths, introducing countersunk hexagon...
