Kaimais is now closed until further notice for Lambing.
Rick Hawkeswood
Kaimai Site Monitor
021682766
KAIMAIS CLOSED FOR LAMBING
Paeroa Range security chnage
Hunters have been accessing the Paeroas via our combination lock. A pilot must have given them the code.
As of today the code has been changed, ALL PILOTS must contact a Waikato member to gain the new code.
Rick Hawkeswood.
Site Monitor.
Pukemore Closed for Lambing
Pukemore now closed until further notice for Lambing.
Contact Waikato club for info
Kaimais Closed for Lambing
Kaimais now closed until further notice for Lambing.
Rick Hawkeswood
Kaimai Site Monitor
021682766
Mauao ( Mt Maunganui) Site protocols.
In a continued effort to improve safety and ensure long the long term future of flying at Mauao the BOP club has negotiated new protocols that apply to all pilots.
Mauao is a Historic Reserve under the Reserves Act 1977, and is private land owned by the Mauao Trust. It is used and enjoyed as a public space so in order to maintain good relationships with the land owners and the joint Board (Nga Poutiri Ao O Mauao, which includes Tauranga City Council) it's vital we follow rules to ensure minimal disturbance to the public during our activities.
Please follow this link to get full information about the site before you go flying there.
Flying "The Mount"
Kaimais open for business
Kaimais is open for the flying season.
As always, obey the site protocols.
Rick Hawkeswood ( site monitor )
021682766
KAIMAIS & PUKEMORE CLOSED FOR LAMBING
Kaimais & Pukemore are now closed for lambing until further notice.
Refer Rick Hawkeswood for Kaimais
Refer Bruce Vickerman for Pukemore
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Site Protocols
This reminder is like “ground hog day”
This weekend gone there were several site protocol issues at the Paeroas.
Farm gate / gates left open with stock in neighbouring paddocks.
Halfway locked gate left unlocked.
This may have been due to drivers not being educated in the site protocols.
PLEASE ENSURE ALL DRIVERS & SUPPORT PEOPLE KNOW THE SITE PROTOCOLS.
The above applies to all sites.
Refer Rick Hawkeswood for any further clarification.
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Raglan Reserve Fly Site
Recently farm gates have been left open on the farm property and are coincidental to when pilots have been flying.
Please note the Farmers conditions, All Paragliding Pilots are to park at the Reserve Carpark and walk to take off.
Hang Gliders pilots are permitted to drive through the farm as long as they leave gates as they found.
Also please report any stock issues that may be observed to the farmer.
Karioitahi
Karioitahi
Last
season there were a couple of fires in the pines near the Karioitahi
hang glider launch ("Club launch"). Gavin Shine, the lease-holder of
Castaways, has concerns about people setting fires in the reserve area
that could threaten his business and the safety of his staff and guests.
As a move to reduce this risk, Gavin has informed me that as of
Thursday November 24th, the gate adjacent to Chalet 18 and at the start
of the track up the hill will be locked.
The AHGPC does not agree with Gavin's decision to lock the gate. We are being forced to either use the key or not be able to transport our gliders and gear up to the public reserve by vehicle (which effectively prevents hang glider pilots from using the site and significantly inconveniences many paraglider pilots). I have informed the Auckland Council, who own the land, of this development.
I will obtain a key from the Castaways Resort office. Gavin says that we are welcome to get some more cut and to hand them to the appropriate pilots. Castaways will also have a few sets that will remain in the Castaways Resort office and which all pilots can sign in and out daily. Please ensure that these keys are returned each day.
If stopping to sign out the key, please do not use the staff toilet at the Castaways Resort office. There are public toilets on the beach AND some cleaner ones at the beginning of Kariotahi Rd in Waiuku just past the roundabout on the left.
IMPORTANT: Please comply with the 5 km/h speed limit when you drive on the sealed roads at Castaways. Gavin has alleged that some Club members are driving at well over this speed.
Finally, if you would like your own key then please contact me at: jeburton@xtra.co.nz
Sincerely yours,
AHGPC
The AHGPC does not agree with Gavin's decision to lock the gate. We are being forced to either use the key or not be able to transport our gliders and gear up to the public reserve by vehicle (which effectively prevents hang glider pilots from using the site and significantly inconveniences many paraglider pilots). I have informed the Auckland Council, who own the land, of this development.
I will obtain a key from the Castaways Resort office. Gavin says that we are welcome to get some more cut and to hand them to the appropriate pilots. Castaways will also have a few sets that will remain in the Castaways Resort office and which all pilots can sign in and out daily. Please ensure that these keys are returned each day.
If stopping to sign out the key, please do not use the staff toilet at the Castaways Resort office. There are public toilets on the beach AND some cleaner ones at the beginning of Kariotahi Rd in Waiuku just past the roundabout on the left.
IMPORTANT: Please comply with the 5 km/h speed limit when you drive on the sealed roads at Castaways. Gavin has alleged that some Club members are driving at well over this speed.
Finally, if you would like your own key then please contact me at: jeburton@xtra.co.nz
Sincerely yours,
John Burton
Karioitahi Site MonitorAHGPC
KAIMAIS SITE PROTOCOL
Although the Kaimais is now open for the flying season, there are strict Site Protocols that need to be followed.
Access to the site is only allowed if accompanied by a Key Holder. The Key Holder is responsible for ALL Pilots on site.
This means you are not allowed on the site ( either driving or walking up ) without a Key Holder being present.
The Key Holder must check all pilots are current NZHGPA members before allowing access to the site.
This site was shut down not long ago and took 18 months of negotiation to regain access.
Any questions contact Rick Hawkeswood, Kaimai Site Monitor, 021682766
Kaimais Open with landing restrictions
Kaimais is now open for use but the farmer has asked specifically that pilots DO NOT LAND ON THE FARM.
This means NO MORE LANDING BY THE GATE and you must leave the hill with enough height to make it to Pats Paddock to land.
As always, DO NOT LAND IN PADDOCKS CONTAINING STOCK, check that Pats Paddock does not have stock in it. Alternate landing for PG is where the Hang Gliders land.
This means planning to leave the ridge with enough height to reach the HG LZ.
Any questions contact the Site Monitor, Rick Hawkeswood 021682766
Barnicoat Nelson reminder of requirements
Nelson Barnicoat Site
With the new flying season getting under way here is a reminder if you intend to visit Nelson and want to fly from the Barnicoat site.
Please be aware that a new agreement with Air Traffic Control in Nelson has resulted in a new MOU (Memorundum of Understanding).
Any and all pilots wanting to fly in the Barnicoat site must comply with the requirements.
These include (but are not limited to):
- Be Inducted to the site using the new format checklist issued September 2015
- Carry and use a UHF Channel 34 (477.250 MHz) with CTCSS tone squelch set to 123.0 Hz.. (or number 18 pre-set).
- Be prepared to land immediately if notified by ATC on Ch 34
The Induction form is available here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wKwctkU8jF0w2bHY20f-60Pi3o4XMq2_0XciNxeoeWs/edit?usp=sharing
As the Barnicoat site is within MTZ (Mandatory Transponder Zone) we cannot express the importance of complying with this MOU.
Please make the effort to print it, be familiar with it and bring it with you.
Also sort your radios out as described above before intending to fly at this site. If you do not have a suitable radio one can be rented from some club pilots.
If you can't comply or don't wish to comply with these requirements there are plenty of other sites in the region where you could go instead.
Please contact the Tasman Club or any local pilot who will help to explain and assist in the process.
For the benefit of all pilots now and in the future please ensure that any pilot traveling with you knows of this procedure for this site.
PUKEMORE CLOSED FOR LAMBING
Pukemore is now closed for lambing until further notice late in the year.
Bruce Vickerman
KAIMAIS CLOSED FOR LAMBING
The Kaimais site is now CLOSED for lambing until further notice late in the year.
Rick Hawkeswood.
NO SMOKING on Take Offs
A timely reminder that smoking is prohibited on most take offs, especially now we are into fire season. Please note NO SMOKING applies to anywhere on both Kaimais and Paeroas sites.
Havelock and Takaka Working Bees
The Tasman and Marlborough Clubs have been busy holding working bees on various sites in preparation for the PG Nationals next Feburary.
We were too busy working at Footes to be able take photos but had good flights afterwards.
The NZHGPA Discretionary Fund has aproved an application that will see earthworks, landscaping and a toilet at Footes.
It was too windy at Takaka to fly so we had plenty of time to clear scrub, logs and rocks from the site so now has room for 3 gliders. A big shout out to the 11 hard workers who toiled for 5 hours.
Roll on February.
Footes Launch (Havelock)
Footes Launch (Havelock)
Takaka Hill
Paeroas & Kaimais
It’s that time of year again to remind ALL PILOTS to be aware of site protocols.
Visiting pilots must contact locals or site monitors BEFORE flying.
Kaimais.
Weather station is now operational.
The Farm Manager has stipulated there is to be NO LANDING IN PADDOCKS CONTAINING STOCK.
This will primarily affect PG pilots as HG pilots usually land out at the intersection.
The paddock by the entry gate is used as a holding paddock. There may not be stock in it when you arrive at site but could be by the time you decide to land, which means YOU CANNOT LAND IN THIS PADDOCK IF THERE IS STOCK IN IT.
A better protocol would be to always leave the hill with enough height to land in “Pat’s Paddock” or the HG LZ.
Paeroas.
Weather station now operational, new number 0212385808.
Mid-way gate must ALWAYS BE KEPT LOCKED.
Rick Hawkeswood / Neil Howe ( Site Monitors )
Visiting pilots must contact locals or site monitors BEFORE flying.
Kaimais.
Weather station is now operational.
The Farm Manager has stipulated there is to be NO LANDING IN PADDOCKS CONTAINING STOCK.
This will primarily affect PG pilots as HG pilots usually land out at the intersection.
The paddock by the entry gate is used as a holding paddock. There may not be stock in it when you arrive at site but could be by the time you decide to land, which means YOU CANNOT LAND IN THIS PADDOCK IF THERE IS STOCK IN IT.
A better protocol would be to always leave the hill with enough height to land in “Pat’s Paddock” or the HG LZ.
Paeroas.
Weather station now operational, new number 0212385808.
Mid-way gate must ALWAYS BE KEPT LOCKED.
Rick Hawkeswood / Neil Howe ( Site Monitors )
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