200 KILOMETRE NZ HANG GLIDING RECORD

John Smith is at it again, claiming a new New Zealand Open Distance Hang Gliding Record of 202 kilometres.

On Christmas Day 2015 John flew for 5 hours 45 minutes from Coronet Peak to past the northern end of Lake Tekapo, eclipsing his one year old record by 25 km.

Links:

Extreme Air NZ

Leonardo Flight Track

SOUTHERN REGIONAL COMP - LADDER UPDATED

There was a successful 1000-point task at the Southern Regional Comp in December, and the ladder has now been updated.

Noteworthy facts:

• Grant Middendorf reinforces his position at the top, by gaining 14 points for the task. * Derek Divers hops Jeff Ripley and it now in 6th place
• Thirteen pilots have entered (or re-entered) the ladder 
• Gert Maren was one of these, scoring 37 points and is now 39th on the ladder

You can download the latest ladder here.