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
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 | Jul 23, 2023 | Events, Hang Gliding, Paragliding
NZHGPA 50th Anniversary @ The Beehive, 11th Nov 2023, 11am – 2pm Dear NZHGPA Club members On November 11th this year we will be launching a year of celebrating 50 years of free flying in New Zealand. At this event we want to recognise notable pilot achievements...
