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Air Design Line Loop Failure
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...
Happening now! Fly50 exhibition in Wellington
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...
New Zealand Paragliding Nationals 2024
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...
Hang Gliders And Paragliders Celebrate 50 Years Of Free Flying In Aotearoa New Zealand
Follow this link to an article in Scoop about 50 years of free flying in New Zealand
It’s Membership Renewal Time!
It’s that time of year again when we look skywards and excitement grows of great flights to come! Before we head into the new flying season, let’s remind ourselves about making safer...
PG comp rules update 2023
This is to notify pilots of updates to the New Zealand Paragliding Competition Rules 2023. The provisional rules were posted for general review in July 2023 and after further updates,...
Call for Executive members
From Ian Manton, NZHGPA president As we approach the upcoming AGM, I'd like to discuss a critical matter with you all: the need for dedicated individuals to step forward and join the...
Col Hjortshoj
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...
NZGHPA internationally recognised by FAI
At the recent Flying New Zealand dinner in Auckland Sat 22 July 2023, the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (NZHGPA) was presented with not one, but two prestigious FAI...
Notable Pilot Achievement Awards
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...