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Fly More, Fly Smart: CAA urges pilots not to ‘wing it’
The NZHGPA handles over 80 occurrences each year - some of them life changing. Fly More, Fly Smart, is encouraging member pilots to place just as much importance on the thinking aspect of...
Niviuk Arrow, Arrow P – Safety Advice
DHV safety advice: Paraglider harnesses Niviuk Arrow, Niviuk Arrow P. 10th March, 2025 Certification numbers (as far as traceable): PH_317.2020, PH_407.2023 Problem Some reserve...
Congratulations Kinga Masztalerz for receiving the prestigious International FAI Air Sport Medal Kinga is an outstanding ambassador for the sport of free flight, having represented NZ...
Paragliding Nationals, 2026
The Paragliding Nationals in New Zealand is dedicated to providing a world-class competition that balances safety, fairness, and fun for pilots of all skill levels. With two levels of...
Investigation into incidents involving the Paralock 3 paragliding carabiner
A total of at least five cases of unintentional openings have become known. (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy) • In two cases it is certain that the speed bar line has opened the...
Christmas Hours
Federated Mountain Clubs (FMC)
Spotlight on our good friends at the Federated Mountain Clubs - FMC. Checkout the last three issues of FMC's Back Country Magazine promoting Hang Gliding and Paragliding from the early...
Bird Flu- What you need to know
Kia ora , The Department of Conservation is preparing for a potential outbreak of bird flu, also known as Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). We are sharing some important...
Health and Safety
The NZHGPA advocating on members behalf, has made both an association submission and united with 11 other Outdoor Recreation Groups to form a coalition urging the government to amend the...
Niviuk Fly Wide Open
The Niviuk Fly Wide Open is an evolution of the incredibly popular, entry-level paragliding event, previously known as The GIN Wide Open. It will take place in Krusevo, North Macedonia in...
WhatsApp Community
Elevating Pilotage Through Community What would your free-flight progression have been like without learning from fellow pilots? For many of us, lessons from others have not only...
Fly Like a Bird, Think Like a Pilot
The NZHGPA recently launched a national safety campaign helping pilots to advance their flying careers by staying safe in the fun zone. "Focus on the thinking part of your...
30 Years of Paragliding
This Day in History - 16 August 1994 Celebrating 30 years of paragliders joining in the fun with the hang gliders and becoming one big flying community that we know today as The New...
Hang Gliding Comps
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...
Woody Valley X-Rated 7 Harness
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....
Hangglider Harness Aeros Viper and Viper C
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...