Gliding New Zealand
Sport | Gliding |
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Abbreviation | GNZ |
Founded | 1947 |
Official website | |
www | |
Gliding New Zealand (GNZ) controls the sport of
The New Zealand Gliding Association was founded in 1947 and renamed 'Gliding New Zealand' in August 2000. It also
- Liaises with government agencies, in particular with the Civil Aviation Authority[3]
- Encourages competitions
- 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.[4]
GNZ annually elects an executive committee (president, vice president and three members) and a secretary.[5] 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
- FAI Gliding Commission
- History of aviation in New Zealand
- National gliding associations
References
- ^ Te Ara Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
- ^ "summary of consultation by NZ Civil Aviation Authority on creation of Part 149". Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Civil Aviation Authority referring to its Aviation Community Advisory Group". Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "Gliding New Zealand's web-site". Retrieved 15 June 2012.
- ^ "GNZ's Executive Committee page". Retrieved 15 June 2012.