Important notice for all pilots

Our club liaison officer has successfully renegotiated access to the Te Mata Peak landing paddock. Many thanks Euan!

Pilots have been given access to the landing paddock until it is sown for cropping and the northern paddock with the following conditions:

1. Recreational pilots only.
2. There will be no vehicle access and no other activities without landowners consent.
3. All pilots must be current members of the NZHGPA for insurance purposes.
4. Club members to be available to help with the planned working bee in the autumn to help clean up the slopes of Te Mata.

We don’t want to lose access to these landing areas. It is essential we respect these conditions. The paddocks are for landing only, please make sure no stock is disturbed and gates are left as you find them.

The forecast is looking promising for the weekend. If you are keen to meet up for a flight text me on 021 605 204. If you are unsure of landing areas etc please contact either myself or Euan on 022 048 7673.

Thanks
Bex Rae
President
HBHGPC

After being postponed from the previous weekend due to terrible weather a smaller bunch of around 12 keen PPG pilots attended the gathering . Barry & Tim from Hawkes Bay trundled across both getting some good airtime although weather wasnt ideal. Firstly contending with strong wind and turbulence and on the sunday having to deal with a no-wind situation which saw many pilots struggling to get off the frosty Tauramunui Airport runway. Those that did were rewarded with some stunning views.

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Bex sent in this slideshow of members of the Hawke’s Bay Club ground handling while waiting for the afternoon sea breeze” .

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