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Here we go again! The weather for this weekend will be very wet, so I have postponed the working bee at the Karioitahi track for 2 weeks. The new date is Saturday 11th of September from about 10:00 a.m. onwards. A large truck is coming to dump tons of "65 Slag" on the track in places to fill in the potholes. Please bring metal rakes and shovels. Most of the work will involve spreading material around.

Here is the content of an article that will appear in the next Airborne Mag.

Note that I have proposed a date for at least one league comp to be based in ( or near Rotorua ) at the end of Feb but there is plenty of room in the calendar for short notice leagues to be run at any of our sites.

Wetpac Rescue Helicopter TrustAs we have done in the past, the club has made our annual donation of $750 to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Trust. The attached image is a copy to the photo we received in appreciation for the donation.

If you were wondering why I wasn't at the Paeroas for Easter there were two reasons. First was a planned motorbike trip to the South Is, second was NZs first paramotor comp in Christchurch. No I haven't gone completely to the dark side but I have to say this comp was good fun. A little different starting and finishing every task in the same flat paddock. Quite social and definitely better for the spectators. There were 2 Australian reps and 12 Kiwis entered.

Yes, you lucky people it's Easter at the Paeroas time again!

AND NOW, WE ARE ALSO HOLDING A REGIONAL LEAGUE AT THE SAME TIME! Bring your gear, GPS loaded with waypoints and we will set tasks for you. This is probably the last chance to score points on the ladder for this season. Remember, your position on the ladder will be there all winter! Go for it!

At last a weekend forecast that looks half ok. It is time to dust off the vario and other paraphenalia of xc flying and have a little competition. The Auckland Club plans to hold a Local pg comp at the local sites or at Pukemore or Te Hoe on Sat/Sun 6 and 7 Feb. Right now Pukemore looks OK but that could change so watch here for another posting on Thurs night to confirm the meeting place.
If you plan to fly in the NZ Open at Rotorua this is a good opportunity to practice or learn about comp flying.

No sooner do we announce the AGM/Xmas BBQ/Award night than here here we are with another event!

On Sunday 15^th of November, the AHGPC is having a social evening at Extreme Edge www.extremeedge.co.nz at 40 Morrin Road, Panmure from 6:30 till 9:00 p.m.  

We will have a party area on a raised platform in the middle of the main climbing floor with enough space for the entire club. (It’s huge!). BYO chips, nibbles and soft drinks. You can also order Hell Pizza too. (We can get an order together for them to deliver.) Since this is a climbing zone, NO ALCOHOL. (Save it for the event on the 27^th…) This will be a great night for the whole family!!

If you want to go rock climbing, the charge for one adult is $20. If we get 10 or more members who want to climb, we can get a 10% discount. (If 25 or more want to scale the walls, then we get 15% off.) If you think you will have a climb, then e-mail me so that I can get an idea of numbers.

Notice of Annual General Meeting

To be held at 6.30 pm, 27th November 2009,

The Loft, 4 Sir Peter Blake Parade, Bayswater, Northshore.

How do you know it’s the start of the season? It’s AGM time!!

This year we have decided to combine our Annual General Meeting and our Xmas BBQ together in to one never to be forgotten event! (Just like last year!!!).

Once again, Wings and Waves have generously offered us the use of their facilities at The Loft. It’s a great spot to have a beer and a bite while watching the sun go down.

We will kick off the evening with the AGM agenda and move on to the BBQ as soon as we have things wrapped up.

Please review the AHGPC Accounts beforehand as you will be asked to approve them at the AGM (click on the "Read more" link below and then look for the PDF document at the bottom of the page).

This year there are a couple of extra things your club committee would like you to have a say about. That is nominations for the…

• “Flying Spirit” award for outstanding contribution by a club member to the activities of the club or in the sport of hang gliding or paragliding.
• “Duck” (or should that be the, “oh, *uck !!” award) for the most noteworthy flying related “activity” that none of us would be proud to talk about!!
•  Crash of the Year for …….. well, the name says it all.

Weather Stations All up and running

After may trips to moirs, dills and kario we have finally got all weather stations running and giving correct data.

A number of us have spent many hours in all sorts of weather stuffing around with wires, putting up posts and making structures.

Thanks for everyone's help who was involved. You know who you are.

2009 NZHGPA AGM 1-2 August Wellington 

Our president Xen Zambas has been elected to the NZHGPA Executive committee as president.

We would like to wish him all the best in his new role which I am very sure he will excel at for the good of the hang gliding and paragliding community.

xen