a Blast from the Past: An old article from the early 2000s I wrote on stalls. Glider designs and teaching has changed since then, of course. Listen to your instructor about stall recovery. The majority of principles still apply none the less.

Sunday's flying at Port Waikato: Showers keep approaching but also building right in front of our eyes. The first information I remember reading about flying paragliders in the rain were the general warnings from the DHV in the 1990s. At the time, pilots were advised to avoid rain because of reduced visibility and the possibility of water collecting along the trailing edge of the wing. I also recall that around 2010, in the manuals for the GIN Boomerang 7 and GIN Boomerang GT

Flying is more than a skill; it’s a passion that connects people to the sky and to each other. For women who want to improve their flying abilities, meet like-minded pilots, and enjoy an inspiring environment, a new opportunity is coming in January 2027. Eva and Sanae, two champions who together hold about 13 New Zealand ladies championship titles, are launching a ladies flying course in Wanaka. This course is designed by women, for women, creating a supportive and fun space

Josh demonstrating how to stay cool when launching in front of an audience With reports and reflections from the Easter flying coming in, here are my two cents: Reuben and I were teaching 10 PG2 students over the three days we were at the Paeroas. We arrived a day early to get some flights in before the crowds showed up. Sending off 10 people twice a day meant I was at launch almost the entire time, which at least gave me the chance to catch up with everyone. I seem to have g

Published by DHV safety and training. Interview by Bjoern Klaasen, Briggita Hack Translated by Eva Keim at Wings & Waves Ltd. with permission from Ben Liebermeister, DHV publication. Our thank you goes to the DHV for the permission to use this article. Heiko Thurm is a helicopter pilot and aviation safety officer at the Police Aviation Unit in Ober-Schleißheim near Munich, Germany. Among other aircraft, he flies mission with Christoph 14 in Traunstein and Christoph 17 in Kemp

## Exciting News: Partnership with **FLARE** + Demo **Moustache 2** Now Available at Wings & Waves! We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with **FLARE**, a brand known for innovation, precision, and a refreshingly progressive approach to paramotoring. As part of this collaboration, we’ve imported demo **Moustache 2** wings in sizes **18, 22, and 26**—and they’re ready next week, just in time for Xmas, for our customers to try. The Moustache 2 is a remarkable wing: p

The weather has been a dream for flying and kiting already, so we will make sure that you don't miss out much. Wings & Waves hour during XMAS 2025: We will teach and work, offer service and sales, including vouchers, as per usual until 22 December inclusive. 26-31 Dec Lukas and Eva will offer some training if it looks good. Reuben gets a break. Arthur, our expert kite and winging coach is offering lessons. 2 Jan 2026 onwards: Reuben, Arthur and Lukas are teaching in Auckla

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