Why join the NZHGPA

Civil Aviation Authority rule Part 106 requires that hang glider and paraglider pilots be a bona fide member of a hang gliding organisation (the NZHGPA) to fly legally in New Zealand. New Zealand residents must also be a members of a local club. Please note that affiliated clubs and the NZHGPA have the right to refuse membership. The NZHGPA sets the standards for training and safety that allows for paragliding and hang gliding to be carried out under CAA regulations in New Zealand. Membership of the NZHGPA provides $2,000,000 public liability insurance to pilots (there is an excess on our policy). NZHGPA members receive six issues per year of the NZHGPA magazine Airborn. Airborn contains safety bulletins, competition results and contact details for local clubs as well as instructional and entertaining photos and articles on flying.

Joining the NZHGPA as a full member

Use one of the following methods to become a member of the NZHGPA

• Login from the NZHGPA members page and renew your membership on-line.

• Fax the membership form to the NZHGPA Administrator on 03 544 2461 and include your credit card details (number, expiry date and cardholder name).

• Post the membership form and a cheque/credit card details to the NZHGPA Administrator at the following address;

  NZHGPA Administrator/Licensing

  PO Box 3370

  Richmond

  Nelson

• Contact a local club, paragliding or hang gliding school.

Joining the NZHGPA as a visiting pliot

• To purchase visiting pilot membership contact a local club, paragliding or hang gliding school.

NZHGPA Fees

* 15.00 discount applies if payment made before 1st November
** Fee reduces by 10.00 per month from December for new members.
*** Student introduction is for both club & commercial students to PG1 or Novice rating
**** Assessors may also charge a fee.