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 | Jan 30, 2024 | News, Paragliding, Safety Notices
PARAGLIDER SAFETY NOTICE – CHECK YOUR TABS! Last week an incident of multiple line loop (a.k.a. tab) failures was reported in NZ on a WOF’d, high-airtime Flow XCRacer 1 paraglider. The line loops disintegrated when pulled by hand, separating the A-lines...
by Rutherford, Hannah | Jan 16, 2024 | Paragliding, Safety Notices
This safety notice affects all Phi Gliders with R07 Risers. The safety notice in this link has been translated from the original Safety Notice. If you own a Phi glider, check your risers and get in touch with you dealer.
by Rutherford, Hannah | Dec 24, 2023 | Competitions, Events, Paragliding
Alright, listen up, you adventure junkies and chill gliders! Need the lowdown on the Southern Fun Event? This link is your sky bible. Read it, absorb it, live it. And don’t miss the mandatory online briefing on the 26th – it’s your passport to epic...
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...
