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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...
Kaimais Closed for Lambing until further notice
We will update you this changes.
Papillon Raqoon EN-A paraglider
Date 29.04.2023 Subject Raqoon 55 EAPR-GS-0665/17 (XS) Raqoon 60 EAPR-GS-0666/17 (S) Raqoon 80 EAPR-GS-0667/17 (SM) Raqoon 85 EAPR-GS-0668/17 (M) Raqoon 100 EAPR-GS-0669/17 (L) Raqoon 120...
50 Years of flying in New Zealand
Time flies when you're having fun! For the Wellington Club (WHGPC) it has been 50 years this September and to mark this auspicious occasion the club will be hosting a gathering to...
SIV courses in Cromwell
New Zealand are fortunate to be hosting Fabien and Malin from Flyeo paragliding school this month. They have travelled from France with their families to hold the first SIV courses in NZ...
Hawkes Bay Paragliding Comp Cancelled
Kia ora, Due to damage from the recent cyclone, the Hawkes Bay PG comp has unfortunately been cancelled. Kia kaha and stay safe out there.
Skywalk DROP front reserve container
Date 03.02.2023 Subject Paraglider emergency parachute Due to insufficient strength of the connection handle-inner container, the company Skywalk has issued a safety notice for the product...
Mike Lissington obituary
It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Mike Lissington on 25th November, 2022, aged 57. Loved partner of Debbie. Much loved son of John and Marion (deceased). Brother...
Karpofly Xalps 3 and 4 (harness)
Date 02.12.2022 Subject Paraglider harnesses Karpofly Xalps 3 and 4 Sample test number: PH 045.2013 (Number was assigned by the test center www.para.test.com for the model Xalps 3) On a...
Skywalk Chilli3 lines – Revised safety notice
All owners of CHILI 3 are requested to control the breaking strength additional to the LTC 80, also the LTC65 and LTC 45 before the next flight. The check centers know about the details....
Supair Walibi Lite
This is a reminder to regularly check your gear and keep an eye on safety notices published by the manufacturer. SUBJECT : WALIBI LITE harnesses manufactured before 2019 PROBLEM...
Wanaka hike & fly application open!
The applications for Wanaka Hike & Fly 2023 open tomorrow Friday 18 Nov, at 18:00 NZT (16:00 AEDT / 12:00 EST / 5:00 UTC). The event is designed to accommodate pilots at virtually any...
Gin G-Lite rescue parachute
A routine inspection has revealed visible material degradation which may result in the breaking of the rubber bands closing the inner bag of the G-Lite rescue parachute and thus a failed...
Skywalk CHILI3 lines
During a B-stall manoeuvre with a heavily used CHILI3 manufactured in 4/2014, several lines in the outer area broke. The pilot immediately deployed his reserve parachute and landed...
Membership Renewal
It is that time of year again when we start the renewal process for membership of the 2022-2023 year. This process will kick off from the 17th October 2022 and to continue flying you must...
Paraglider harnesses with zip reserve container
This is DHV safety notice regarding all PG harnesses with 2 zips, where a separate zip closes the rescue container. Follow the link for the full notice:...