News
Pilot survey results - INTERESTING!
Results of the IGC Online Pilot Survey, conducted Feb-March 2009 here
Advisory Circular on radio procedures - NEW!
How to use glider radios and transponders, plus the exams you need to pass.
Manual of Approved Procedures Amended
The GNZ Manual of Approved Procedures (MOAP) has been amended. Get the latest version and a list of the main changes here.
Sailplanes collect data in wave - Discovery News
See Discovery News item here http://news.discovery.com/earth/sailplanes-mountain-waves.html
Drury Comp a success
The Drury Comp was a success with 7 tasks completed and 20 Pilots entered.
Terry Delore sets new world distance record of 2501km
Yesterday Terry Delore & John Kokshoorn broke the world distance record (using up to three turn points) by over 80km.
Racing Rule Changes for 2009 - 2010
Explanation of Significant Rule & Handicap Changes for 2009-2010
New application procedure for Sporting Licence
Flying New Zealand (RNZAC) has introduced a new online application procedure for the FAI Sporting Licence.
New FAI Badge Claim Form
A new simplified 2-page FAI badge claim form has replaced the old 5-page form.
GNZ First Competition Award
The Sailplane Racing Committee has created a new award designed to encourage early cross-country pilots to fly in competitions - read about it here
New Sporting Code effective 1 October
The FAI Sporting Code Section 3 - Gliding has been amended with effect 1 October 2009. Photographic evidence and direct observation from the ground for position evidence is no longer acceptable. There are other subtle changes too. The associated Annex C, Official Observer and Pilot Guide, has also been amended. Both documents may be downloaded from http://www.fai.org/gliding/sporting_code
Airspace Usage Tracker now online
By logging your airspace usage (both positive and negative experiences) Gliding New Zealand will be able to get a better understanding of airspace usage throughout New Zealand.
AIRSPACE COMMITTEE REPORT Spring 2009
Changes to Airspace November 2009. Airspace Tracking is now online.
Sad News - gliding 'Great' passes on
I am very sorry to report the sad news that Ray Lynskey died early Wednesday morning 19 August 2009, after a battle with cancer.
Ben Flewett 2nd at British Nationals
Ben Flewett has come 2nd place in the British Nationals racing in the Standard Class.