Scenic Landouts

Mike Strathern landed TJ on the Maitland Strip above Lake Ohau.

SCENIC

By Jill McCaw

When you fl y in the Southern Alps, land outs are al beautiful terrain is that land out spots are also very Country course held the week prior, quite a few pilo

The Hunter Valley strip is a well known glider rest area for pilots attempting to get to or from the Wanaka/Aspiring region. This is Frank Saxton's landout with TH.

Glentanner has a huge sealed runway, making it perfect for pilot This is Alex McCaw and the single Astir MQ with Mt Cook in the b

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