GNZ Newsletter February 2024
From the president
Congratulations
BEN POLASCHEK
STEPHANIE REDENPENNING
JAY ZHING
JASMINE RILEY
GEORGIA SCHOFIELD & HUGO CORBILLE
MARLEY KUYS (left) & BEN GAMBARO (right)
NORBERT SCARLAT & JUSTIN WILLS
ROSS GADDES
MARK WILSON
JAMES AUSTIN
STEWART BARTON
OLLIE ROBERTS
Is gliding a religion?
Omarama Xmas Camp
- An annual pilgrimage for the devoted many to the gliding Mecca of NZ √ check
- Grand Iconic symbols hanging from the ceiling and wall plaques memorialising past revered champions of the faith √ check
- Layman of differing denominations (glider, para, hang, power) . . . we shan’t mention the heretical whirly pilots 😀 √ check
- 0930 Clergy/Elders meetings (Gate keepers of the ancient wisdom) √ check
- 1000 Morning liturgical services in the congregational hall √ check
- Scriptural readings of wisdom by Milan from the sacred texts (apps) √ check
- Impromptu pastoral sermons by a man everyone called “G” who coincidently flies the rego Golf Oscar Delta. √ check
- The Ritualistic way in which they prepare their machines for the day every morning √ check
- A youth group √ check
Diamond Goals, Start Lines and how not to miss them!
Appendix - Checklist - For Pilots chasing FAI Badges
- If I own an IGC-Approved Flight Recorder, see: https://www.fai.org/page/igc-approved-flight-recorders
(NOT A CELL PHONE! Also, hang gliding / paragliding recorders are usually NOT included in the list above.)- I know the make and model of the Flight Recorder and its S/N is readily available to me
- I have the latest calibration certificate of the Flight Recorder readily available to me (even if expired)
- I have done some dummy runs with the Flight Recorder, so I am confident I know how to operate it
- The goal for my badge flight is: ………………………………………………………………………………....
- I have verified that the forecast weather is good for the goal I want to achieve
- I have reviewed the Sporting Code Section 3 at https://www.fai.org/igc-documents
- An Official Observer (OO) (find one https://gliding.co.nz/fai-official-observers/, or on https://gliding.net.nz/) will observe my flight
- Name: ………………………………………………………………………………................................
- Phone: ………………………………………………………………………………...............................
- The Official Observer and I know the procedures well, as per Annex C Guide at https://www.fai.org/igc-documents
- I will have access to a glider, rego: ………………………………………………………................................
- I will have access to an IGC-Approved Flight Recorder, see: https://www.fai.org/page/igc-approved-flight-recorders
(NOT A CELL PHONE! Also, hang gliding / paragliding recorders are usually NOT included in the list above.)- The Flight Recorder is permanently and securely fit to the glider I will fly
or - A Nano or other portable IGC approved Flight Recorder is available (remember to charge the battery!) and the O/O will be present on the day, to verify and control the portable Flight Recorder
- The Flight Recorder is permanently and securely fit to the glider I will fly
- I know how to operate the Flight Recorder / I have done at least one dummy run
- I have planned out my flight according to my goal:................................................................................... ………….
- I.M. S.A.F.E. & properly equipped for the planned flight
- The Duty Instructor agrees that I should attempt the flight as per the plan above
- I have entered my “Declaration” in the IGC-Approved Flight Recorder, see:
https://www.fai.org/page/igc-approved-flight-recorders
(NOT A CELL PHONE! Also, hang gliding / paragliding recorders are usually NOT included in the list above.)- My full name (first name and last name at very least)
- The glider’s registration
- The list of waypoints (if applicable)
- The Official Observer is satisfied on being able to observe the flight (everything in order)
- Glider trailer hooked on, retrieve car fueled up & crew ready for retrieve (if flying XC)
- The Official Observer is certain that:
- The name of the pilot flying the controlled glider matches the name in the controlled Flight Recorder
- The name of the controlled glider matches the glider name in the controlled Flight Recorder
- The controlled Flight Recorder was in the controlled glider
- The .igc file representing the flight was produced by the controlled Flight Recorder
- The Official Observer has observed my flight and analysed the .igc file (for example using SeeYou)
- The Official Observer confirms a claim is likely to be accepted
- Download OPS 4 https://gliding.co.nz/pilots/pilot-resources/operational-forms/
- Fill out OPS 4 (as per instructions in OPS 4)
- Pay the fee (as per instructions in OPS 4)
- Attach the latest calibration certificate of the Flight Recorder (even if expired)
Up Coming Events
For a summary of up coming events go to:
Club Class Nationals - Papawai
Central Districts - Waipukurau
Grand Prix - Matamata
Gavin Wills Last Flight Interview
Stefan Langer interviews Gavin Wills
Youth Soaring Development Camp - Omarama
YSDC Omarama report
MultiClass Nationals - Taupo
MultiClass Nationals
From around the clubs
GNZ AGM / Symposium
June 8th & 9th - Book now!
GNZ AGM / SYMPOSIUM
Membership
Membership Display Panel
GNZ Umbrella Trust
A request to bequest
Visiting Foreign Pilots and Instructors
Before VFP's or VFI's fly at your club
Incident Reports
- instructional flight, canopy not completely latched, canopy opened in flight and broke away
- power plane flew through danger zone marking a winch launch site, gliders were operating
- sag in tow rope developed with a trainee pilot, weak link failed on tug as rope became tight
- control column hand-grip pulled off by pilot during transition to full climb on winch launch
- glider near miss with towplane on short final, radio not transmitting, glider battery flat
- rough conditions, passenger became distressed, pilot confused by ATC communication
- first flight in single, controlled airspace, pressed trim button rather than PTT, no comms
- as above, repeated on second flight, pilot back on dual until competent with radio controls
- aerotow rope abandoned on runway after tug released rope and vacated to rectify a defect
- low cloud base, tow pilot distracted by tow decisions, neglected to make a radio call to ATC