Gliding New Zealand (GNZ) controls the sport of
gliding in
New Zealand
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for those clubs and other organisations that are affiliated to it. It sets standards and manages the training of pilots, instructors, engineers and tow pilots. It also organises contests, selects teams for world competitions, and represents New Zealand on the
International Gliding Commission.
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The New Zealand Gliding Association was founded in 1947 and renamed 'Gliding New Zealand' in August 2000.
GNZ is authorised under regulations called 'Part 149' by
New Zealand's Civil Aviation Authority that allows it to conduct flying training courses for pilots, instructors, engineers, and tow pilots, conduct competency assessments, authorise
glider
Glider may refer to:
Aircraft and transport Aircraft
* Glider (aircraft), heavier-than-air aircraft primarily intended for unpowered flight
** Glider (sailplane), a rigid-winged glider aircraft with an undercarriage, used in the sport of glidin ...
maintenance and to administer the associated personnel certification processes. It also
* Liaises with government agencies, in particular with the
Civil Aviation Authority
* Encourages
competitions
Competition is a rivalry where two or more parties strive for a common goal which cannot be shared: where one's gain is the other's loss (an example of which is a zero-sum game). Competition can arise between entities such as organisms, indi ...
* Liaises with international gliding organisations
* Promotes the sport of gliding
GNZ has 25 constituent members (clubs and schools), who represent about 900 pilots and operate over 360 gliders. GNZ represents 8% of all registered aircraft in New Zealand.
GNZ annually elects an executive committee (president, vice president and three members) and a secretary.
Persons appointed to the following positions assist the executive committee:
* Operations officer
* Airworthiness officer
* Airspace officer
* Executive officer
Each of the national officers is supported by appointed committee members who have responsibility for the various regions of New Zealand. GNZ officers conduct on-going audits of operational and maintenance activities. There are additionally a number of other appointees such as the medical officer, awards officer, quality manager, publicity officer, and the webmaster.
See also
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FAI Gliding Commission
The International Gliding Commission (IGC) is the international governing body for the sport of gliding. It is governed by meetings of delegates from national gliding associations.
It is one of several Air Sport Commissions (ASC) of the Fédérati ...
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History of aviation in New Zealand
The history of aviation in New Zealand began in the late 19th century when balloon flights began. In the first decade of the 20th century, several New Zealanders began developing heavier-than-air craft with the first confirmed powered flight in N ...
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National gliding associations The sport of gliding is managed in each country by national gliding associations, subject to governmental aviation authorities to varying degrees. Internationally the sport is co-ordinated by the FAI Gliding Commission.
* Australia - Gliding Fede ...
References
External links
Gliding New Zealand
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Sports governing bodies in New Zealand
Gliding associations
Aviation in New Zealand
Gliding in New Zealand