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Kiwi and American break Gliding Record

Monday, 23 July 2007, 4:51 pm | Gliding New Zealand

Kiwi glider pilot Terry Delore and American pilot entrepreneur Steve Fossett have claimed the gliding world speed record over 1250 kilometers with a blistering average speed of 149.23kph. After 27 attempts and 18,000kilometers of flying the duo broke ... More >>

National Gliding Champs

Monday, 8 January 2007, 11:43 am | Gliding New Zealand

New Zealand National Gliding Championships are currently taking place at Omarama and will continue to through to Saturday. 45 entrants are competing including competitors from Germany, France, Australia and Japan. More >>

NZ Gliding Features prominently in 2006 FAI Awards

Wednesday, 25 October 2006, 3:27 pm | Gliding New Zealand

New Zealand glider pilots, administrators and competition organizers have featured prominently at this years FAI Annual General Conference, in Santiago, Chile, October 25-27. Former GNZ President Peter Thorpe and current President George Rogers both ... More >>

 
 
 
 
 

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