CAA takes over commercial hang gliding operations in New
Zealand

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=10668773

Seven years after the death of a Greek tourist triggered a
re-write of aviation law, a new rule has been drawn up for adventure tourism
sector flight operators.

All adventure tourism businesses will require "air operator certification" for
tandem hang gliders and paragliders, hot air balloons and microlights, a Civil
Aviation Authority (CAA) spokesman told NZPA today.

The rule change will require approval by cabinet.

Until now, commercial hang-gliding and paragliding have been governed by CAA
through the New Zealand Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association: all
hang-glider and paraglider pilots wishing to fly in New Zealand have to be
members of the association.

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