FMC Special Offer for NZHGPA Members

The NZHGPA is proud to be affiliated to the Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand. Thank you FMC for your tenacity and support in protecting our members rights to access and fly in the Back Country in 2021 🙏🙏

Instagram

NZHGPA goes live, checkout our pilots stunning photos and stories at; https://www.instagram.com/nzhgpa/NZHGPA to contribute https://www.dropbox.com/request/fl6ncJWxmFsUiete5qpO Big thank you to Ryan Larraman NZHGPA Media Team

Wanted!

We are a bit short on the ground this season for Regional Paragliding comps or social fly ins/events. They are allot easier to run over a weekend than you might think, it has all been done before with turn points, mapping, scoring system ect all ready to go. There's no black art involved and we are here to help, plus your flying community will love you for it - Legend . Lets fly and contact the PCC Tim Brown, Nina Harrap, Dave Washer at NZHGPAPCC@Googlegroups.com or tel: Tim 0211824243 or for Social fun fly ins or events; Nick Taber ceo@nzhgpa.org.nz tel: 021420742 Checkout Whats On - All your Comps and advance Paragliding courses at a glance on the NZHGPA Website; http://www.nzhgpa.org.nz/ Six HG Comps (Wow), 1 Hike and Fly, Acro Fest and 2 Paragliding Competitions for 2021/22 book now.

New Comms Team Launches

The NZHGPA is proud to announce the launch of the Comms Team. If you have a flare for comms and or social media, we would love to hear from you, contact Ryan at: ryan@realitymechanic.co.nz or tel: 0226583001. A big Thank You to Ryan Larraman for volunteering. Watch this space!

Save the Date!

All NZHGPA members welcome anytime to attend part or all of the days. The Executive and Operations Team look forward to seeing you in Christchurch at The Meeting Rooms 28th August 21, starting 9:45am.

Your favourite NZHGPA flying magazine Airborn in digital format is back up and running on the website, thanks to our very clever administrator. Sorry for any inconvenience. Visit for present and past copies, you can even download a copy.

Safety Notice - Check Tandem Spreader Bars

It's a go for Team NZ - Good luck Kinga and Nick After several weeks of uncertainty organisers have confirmed the Red Bull X-Alps will go ahead as planned in June. Full Storey at Red Bull X Alps."

New National Safety Officer

Firstly,a big thank you to all our Club Safety Officer that volunteer there time to keep us all safe. The NZHGPA is pleased to announce that help is at hand and delighted to announce the new appointment of Nina Harrap as the NZHGPA National Safety Officer. It just so happened that the CEO Nick Taber (shaking Nina's hand), and our Vice President Ian Manton, were in Nelson to welcome Nina on board. Nina will bring a unique enthusiasm to the role and looks forward to working with you all to improve the safety of our pilots

NZ First Hike and Fly Competition Results

Outstanding effort by all those that took part in the first NZ Hike and Fly Comp, run by Kinga Masztalerz and her team of volunteers. Check out that very cool trophy hand carved by pilot Josh Douglas and those beautiful hand made medals by pilot Penelope Barnhill! You are all winners 👏👏👏👏 Wanaka Hike & Fly 2021 Results 🏆 Overall & Men: 🥇Fraser Monteith 🥈 Rober Boyle 🥉 Rober Hughes-Games Women: 🥇 Vicki Zadrozny 🥈 Melanie Heather 🥉 Paula Race Thanks to our sponsors for the great prizes! STODEUS Solar Paragliding Instruments : super sensitive LeBipBip Pro vario and various solar panels and battery packs! Cross Country Magazine : vouchers to every pilot's favorite xcshop! AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand : vouchers for their awesome freestyle jumps in Queenstown!

Safety Notice - Gin Lite 3 Rescue Deck

$1000 Fine & a Criminal Conviction for Drone Operator that collided with a paraglider. Continued lobbying by the NZHGPA to protect our members from Drone Operators and make the skies safer,yields results. https://www.aviation.govt.nz/about-us/media-releases/show/Conviction-over-New-Zealand%E2%80%99s-first-mid-air-collision-between-drone-and-paraglider

CHGPC leads the way in promoting our sport of free flight with these outstanding promotional boards. Visit the HG/PG free flight display stand at the Flying NZ National Championships, Canterbury Aero Club, West Melton, this Saturday Sat 20th Feb. https://flyingnz.co.nz/competitions.html

43rd NZ Hang Glider National Championship

Only 3 Weeks to go to the 43rd NZ Hang Gliding National Championship at Murchison 30th January to 6th February 2021, to join in the fun visit: https://airtribune.com/43rd-new.../info/details__info