Doc Change Alerts

Below you will find a running log of recent changes to GNZ’s important documents.

(For older changes, visit the change log archive)

GNZ members can register to receive an email alert whenever something is added to the log – email the Executive Officer asking to be added to the register.

For the latest version of any document, visit these links or pages with links:

Constitutional Rules
CAR 149 Exposition
Manual of Approved Procedures
Advisory Circulars
Instructor Training Programme
Operations Forms
Technical Forms
Administration Forms
 Strategic Plan
Code of Conduct

Running Log

Date

Title

Main Changes/Remarks

05-Mar-24 AC 2-15 CPL(G) Requirements & Application Procedure New GNZ Advisory Circular.
05-Mar-24 AC 1-07 Visiting Foreign Instructors New GNZ Advisory Circular.
02-Mar-24 TECH 28 Defect Report Contact info updated.
02-Mar-24 TECH 18 Application for AI-G Certificate Contact info updated.
02-Mar-24 TECH 17 Application for GNZ Engineer Approval Contact info updated.
01-Jan-24 CAR 149 Exposition AL 21 Change of NAO (Senior Person) and other minor amendments.
01-Jan-24 TECH 28 Defect Report Contact info updated.
01-Jan-24 TECH 18 Application for AI-G Certificate Contact info updated.
01-Jan-24 TECH 17 Application for GNZ Engineer Approval Contact info updated.
20-Dec-23 OPS 04 Application for FAI Badge or Distance Dipoma Fee increased to $25.00.
20-Dec-23 OPS 03 Application for Cross-Country Pilot Certificate Fee increased to $25.00.
20-Dec-23 MOAP AL 42 For a list of the changes click here
02-Nov-23 OPS 07 Application for Instructor Rating Aligned page 2 sequence of headings with IAS.
26-Sep-23 OPS 04 Application for FAI Badge or Distance Diploma Badge or Diploma reference added to payment instructions.
26-Sep-23 OPS 03 Application for Cross-Country Pilot Certificate Form OPS 12 flight test added to Requirements. XCP reference added to payment instructions.
25-Aug-23 IAS Instructor Assessment Standards Fixed broken link in IAS for GFA Learning Theory.
25-Jul-23 OPS 04 Application for FAI Badge or Distance Diploma Contact information updated for change of Awards Officer.
25-Jul-23 OPS 05 Application for Appointment as Official Observer Contact information updated for change of Awards Officer.
13-Jul-23 OPS 10 Incident Report Second page added for overflow text in investigation report.
13-Jul-23 OPS 06 Validation of Foreign Qualification for GNZ XCP Amended to align with MOAP AL 41 re deletion of 3-month affiliation fee.
13-Jul-23 ADMIN 06 Visiting Foreign Pilot Registration Amended to align with MOAP AL 41 re deletion of 3-month affiliation fee.
13-Jul-23 AC 3-01 Glider Daily Inspection Amended to align with MOAP AL 41 page 56.
13-Jul-23 AC 2-14 Powered Glider Basic Aeronautical Knowledge The need to practice landings with engine extended but not running added in HF section.
13-Jul-23 AC 2-13 Mountain & Ridge Soaring Safety Principles Fatal accident stats updated and link to Safety Information web page inserted.
13-Jul-23 AC 2-11 Radio Procedures Deletion of obsolete reference in MOAP.
13-Jul-23 MOAP AL 41 For a list of the changes click here
06-Jul-23 TECH 17 Application for GNZ Engineer Approval Return email address corrected.
26-Jun-23 OPS 09 ICR Form & Notes MOAP reference to flying currency corrected.
02-Apr-23 AC 2-03 Pilot Examinations Modified answers to Solo Pilot aural questions 5 & 10 on airmanship. Minor editorial changes.
07-Mar-23 TECH 28 Defect Report Contact information updated.
07-Mar-23 TECH 18 Application for AI-G Certificate Contact information updated.
07-Mar-23 TECH 17 Application for GNZ Engineer Approval Contact information updated. Cheque payment option deleted.
07-Mar-23 ADMIN 06 Visiting Foreign Pilot Registration Form to be emailed. (Post option deleted.)
07-Mar-23 ADMIN 05 GNZ Registration Form Form deleted as purpose fulfilled. (Online membership system used by all clubs.)
06-Mar-23 IAS Instructor Assessment Standards B-Cat standard clarified in 4.4 Management Responsibility Matrix. Typo and link corrections.
26-Jan-23 ISM Instructor Support Manual Added hyperlinks to a number of existing references
16-Dec-22 OPS 12 Flight Test for XCP Passenger Rating New form
16-Dec-22 OPS 09 ICR Form & Notes New ICR form for all instructors, with guideline notes
16-Dec-22 OPS 08 Exercises Approved to Teach New form replacing ICR for new/intermediate instructors
16-Dec-22 AC 2-04 Instructor Privileges & Currency ROO to approve cross-country/alpine training courses
16-Dec-22 AC 2-02 Chief Flying Instructor and Instructors’ Panel Editorial updates
16-Dec-22 AC 2-01 Operations Officers Appendix 1 Flow Chart simplified
16-Dec-22 AC 1-04 Trial Flights Current Instructor required for Trial Flights
16-Dec-22 CAR 149 Exposition AL 20 Minor editorial changes consequential on MOAP amendment AL 40
16-Dec-22 MOAP AL 40 For a list of the changes click here
15-Dec-22 OPS 07 Application for Instructor Rating D-Cat and Instructor Trainer deleted, assessment form added as 2nd page
20-Sep-22 OPS 17 Fit & Proper Person Declaration for Passenger Rating New form
18-Aug-22 MOAP AL 39 For a list of the changes click here
28-Jul-22 OPS 01 Medical Certificate & Declaration Minor editorial change
31-Mar-22 AC 2-12 Air Training Corps Gliding Expanded to encompass ATC cadet experience days
3-Mar-22 AC 3-19 Installation of Trig ADS-B Systems Change of flight test procedure for position source GPS antenna
2-Mar-22 OPS 03 Application for Cross-Country Pilot Certificate Note added to delegation holder’s signature block
2-Mar-22 MOAP AL 38 For a list of the changes click here
2-Mar-22 CAR 149 Exposition AL 19 XCP issuing process changed. Exercising of DCA delegations clarified
23-Jan-22 OPS 06 Validation of Foreign Qualifications for XCP Sending address changed to GNZ President
23-Jan-22 OPS 03A Conversion of QGP to XCP Sending address changed to GNZ President
23-Jan-22 OPS 03 Application for Cross-Country Pilot Certificate Sending address changed to GNZ President
8-Oct-21 AC 3-19 Installation of Trig ADS-B Systems New AC providing Acceptable Technical Data (ATD) for installing ADS-B OUT in gliders
3-Sep-21 MOAP AL 37 For a list of the changes click here
23-Aug-21 CAR 149 Exposition AL 18 Several minor updates and amendments
23-Aug-21 AC 2-01 Operations Officers Changes to document amendment processes for Flight Training Programme
23-Aug-21 AC 1-01 Quality Management Quality Indicators and Quality Manager reporting intervals amended
3-Apr-21 AC 3-18 Glider Weight & Balance Amended to align with AC 3-16 re weighing frequency
8-Mar-21 AC 3-16 Notes on Use of Tech 22 Obsolete references deleted, plus other editorial tidy-ups
8-Mar-21 AC 2-11 Radio Procedures “Radio Procedures” added to title of Candidate Answer Sheet
22-Feb-21 MOAP AL 36 For a list of the changes click here
30-Nov-20 AC 2-12 Air Training Corp Gliding Courses Amended to allow selected C Cats to act as P1 on courses
18-Oct-20 OPS 03A Conversion of QGP to XCP Updated to require postal address
1-Sep-20 MOAP AL 35 For a list of the changes click here
1-Sep-20 AC 2-06 Aerobatic Flight in Gliders New Appendix 4 added, ground & flight training course syllabi transferred from MOAP
1-Sep-20 OPS 16 Document Change Request New form added
21-Aug-20 GNZ Code of Conduct New document added
9-Jul-20 AC 2-01 Operations Officers Editorial correction
1-Jul-20 AC 2-03 Pilot Examinations Editorial changes
1-Jul-20 AC 2-01 Operations Officers Editorial changes
1-Jul-20 AC 1-01 Quality Management Editorial changes
1-Jul-20 MOAP AL 34 For a list of the changes click here
15-Jun-20 CAR 149 Exposition AL 17 For a list of the changes click here
15-Jun-20 MOAP AL 33 For a list of the changes click here
15-Jun-20 OPS 09 ICR – Advanced & Senior Instructors Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 OPS 08 ICR – New & Intermediate Instructors Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 OPS 06 Validation of Foreign Qualifications for XCP Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 OPS 03A Conversion of QGP to XCP New form
15-Jun-20 OPS 03 Application for XCP Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 OPS 02 XCP Exam Candidate Answer Sheet Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 ADMIN 06 Visiting Foreign Pilot Registration Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 3-15 Operator Responsibility for Maintenance Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 3-01 Glider Daily Inspection Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-14 Powered Glider Basic Aero Knowledge Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-11 Radio Procedures Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-09 Manual of Glider Tow Pilot Training Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-06 Aerobatic Flight in Gliders Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-05 Biennial Flight Reviews Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-04 Instructor Privileges & Currency Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-03 Pilot Examinations Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-02 CFI & Instructor Panel Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 2-01 Operations Officers Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 1-02 Club Rules Updated for new training programme
15-Jun-20 AC 1-01 Quality Management Updated for new training programme
12-Jun-20 OPS 11 Biennial Flight Review Pre-takeoff checklist updated
2-Jun-20 AC 2-01 Operations Officers Procedure added for maintenance of Moodle training programme
25-Apr-20 AC 3-04 Winch & Auto Launch Cable Configuration Updated
11-Apr-20 AC 1-05 Emergency Plans Obsolete contact details removed
5-Apr-20 AC 2-13 Mountain & Ridge Soaring Safety Principles Updated in the light of further fatal accidents
22-Oct-19 MOAP AL 32 For a list of the changes click here
7-Sep-19 AC 1-04 Trial Flights Updated re short-course exemption from membership per MOAP
7-Sep-19 OPS 10 Incident Report Note added to send a copy of any CA005 to NOO
7-Sep-19 AC 3-15 Operator Responsibility for Maintenance Updated Review of Airworthiness interval per CAR Part 91 amendment
31-Aug-19 AC 3-07 Carriage & Use of Oxygen Test interval for fibre-wrapped composite cylinders increased to 5 years
31-Aug-19 TECH 11 Identification of Approved Oxygen Cylinder Test interval for fibre-wrapped composite cylinders increased to 5 years
12-Aug-19 CAR 149 Exposition AL 16 Minor amendments for GNZ Part 149 renewal
15-Jul-19 AC 1-01 Quality Management Updated to align with Exposition Amendments for GNZ Part 149 renewal
15-Jul-19 AC 2-08 Accidents and Incidents CAR 12 requirement for preservation of records added
13-Jul-19 AC 2-09 Manual of Glider Tow Pilot Training Specific advice added regarding bank angles while towing
19-Jun-19 OPS 10 Incident Report “weather conditions (if applicable)” added to box for description of incident
17-Jun-19 Operations Forms Page BFR logbook stickers now available from the GNZ Executive Officer
30-May-19 AC 1-03 Anti-Doping Policy Clarification that the SADR are binding on all GNZ members
30-May-19 AC 3-01 Glider Daily Inspection Answer to Q 32 corrected
30-May-19 MOAP AL 31 For a list of the changes click here
19-Mar-19 TECH 17, TECH 18, TECH 28 forms Updated for new NAO address
2-Mar-19 MOAP AL 30 For a list of the changes click here
2-Mar-19 ADMIN 06 Visiting Foreign Pilot Registration Revised to split off validation of foreign qualifications to new form OPS 06
2-Mar-19 OPS 06 Validation of foreign qualifications for QGP New form OPS 06 to simplify VFP registration procedures
2-Mar-19 Flow chart for GNZ registration processes Includes use of new form OPS 06.  See link at bottom of this page
21-Dec-18 CAR 149 Exposition AL 15 Appendix 3 updated for new National Airworthiness Officer
27-Nov-18 OPS 07 Application for Instructor Rating Applicant required to provide NZ address acceptable to NZ Post
5-Nov-18 TECH 17 Applicant required to provide postal address
29-Oct-18 MOAP AL 29 Procedural changes in relation to Director’s delegation
29-Oct-18 CAR 149 Exposition AL 14 Procedural changes in relation to Director’s delegation and retention of records
8-Jul-18 OPS 15 General Operations Audit Report More user-friendly version for auditor use
3-Jul-18 MOAP AL 28 For a list of the changes click here
3-Jul-18 AC 2-09 Manual of Glider Tow Pilot Training Minor updates to align with amendments to CAR Parts 61 and 91
13-Jun-18 ADMIN 02 Loan application Maximum loan period changed from 5 years to 10 years
1-Jun-18 OPS 15 General Operations Audit Report Revised to eliminate closed questions
26-May-18 AC 3-14 Requirements for ATD Updated in respect of avionic modifications
21-May-18 ADMIN 02 Loan Application Contacts updated
15-May-18 Human Factors & Aviation Medicine for Glider Pilots Updated and new section added on ‘normalization of the extreme’
12-May-18 AC 1-01 Quality Management Ability added for NOO to delegate persons to audit a club, plus minor editorial changes
13-Apr-18 ADMIN 06 Visiting Foreign Pilot Registration Change from Home address to NZ address, plus other editorials
7-Apr-18 OPS 07 Application for Instructor Rating Addition of a note reminding applicants they must be full-flying members
5-Mar-18 MOAP AL 27 For a list of the changes click here
16-Jan-18 CFI & Instructor Panel General update to references
13-Jan-18 Instructors’ Manual General update, and aero tow section expanded
12-Jan-18 AC 3-07 Carriage & Use of Oxygen New greatly expanded AC to replace AC 2-07
28-Nov-17 Instructors’ Manual Part 2 Section on single-seater and type conversion rewritten
9-Nov-17 OPS 01 Medical Certificate & Declaration Minor editorial change
1-Nov-17 OPS 04 Badge Application Amended to align with latest edition of FAI Sporting Code Section 3
19-Sep-17 AC 2-13 Mountain & Ridge Soaring Safety Principles Section on flight following added
31-Aug-17 OPS 08 & OPS 09 Minor editorial change
15-Jun-17 GNZ Constitutional Rules Rule 40 updated to make it clearer that the aircraft fee is a levy under the Constitution
27-Apr-17 AC 2-14 Powered Glider Basic Aero Knowledge Restrictions on flight operations of microlight gliders added
27-Apr-17 CAR 149 Exposition AL 13 Equivalence of pilot certificates added with respect to microlight gliders
26-Mar-17 OPS 07 Application for Instructor Rating Minor editorial change
26-Mar-17 AC 2-07 Carriage & Use of Oxygen Updated to reflect Worksafe New Zealand taking over administration of cylinder testing
23-Mar-17 TECH 11 Identification of Approved Oxy Cylinder Updated to reflect Worksafe New Zealand taking over administration of cylinder testing
19-Feb-17 AC 2-05 Biennial Flight Reviews To allow Australian AFR to count as NZ BFR
19-Feb-17 AC 3-15 Operator Responsibility for Maintenance Changes to encompass microlight gliders under GNZ’s Part 149 certificate
19-Feb-17 AC 3-01 Glider Daily Inspection Changes to encompass microlight gliders under GNZ’s Part 149 certificate
19-Feb-17 MOAP AL 26 For a list of the changes click here
19-Feb-17 CAR 149 Exposition AL 12 For a list of the changes click here
7-Dec-16 ADMIN 07 Grant Application Updated to stress deadlines for applications are 31 May and 31 October
7-Dec-16 ADMIN 02 Loan Application General update
2-Dec-16 ADMIN 06 Visiting Foreign Pilot Registration Change to simple text field for Club instead of drop-down list
2-Dec-16 ADMIN 05 GNZ Registration Form Updated to reflect GNZ Online Membership System
2-Dec-16 AC 2-14 Powered Glider Basic Aero Knowledge New AC to replace Arthur Gatland’s notes posted on 21 Sep 16
1-Nov-16 OPS 04 Badge Application Amended to align with latest edition of FAI Sporting Code Section 3
21-Sep-16 Basic Aeronautical Knowledge for Powered Gliders Arthur Gatland’s excellent notes added to the Training Syllabus page
09-Sep-16 AC 1-01 Quality Management Updated to align with MOAP and Exposition
27-Aug-16 AC 2-13 Mountain & Ridge Soaring Safety Principles Further advice added and fatal accident stats updated
19-Aug-16 AC 2-09 Manual of Glider Tow Pilot Training Updated for new weak-link requirements
14-Aug-16 CAR 149 Exposition AL 11 For a list of the changes click here
14-Aug-16 MOAP AL 25 For a list of the changes click here
12-Aug-16 AC 2-06 Aerobatic Flight in Gliders Aerobatic requirements amended in accordance with CAA Rule exemption 16/EXE/15
12-Jul-16 AC 3-02 Aero Tow Ropes Weak-link requirements amended in accordance with CAA Rule exemption 16/EXE/34
30-Jun-16 OPS 07 Application for Instructor Rating Check boxes added for 2 categories of Aerobatics Instructor, Aero & Advanced Aero
17-Jun-16 GNZ Constitutional Rules Updated to amend definition of Flying Member and to admit Greytown Soaring Centre
13-Jun-16 AC 1-05 Emergency Plans Updated to include practical steps to assist RCC & Police with a SAR operation
1-Jun-16 CAR 149 Exposition AL 10 For a list of the changes click here
1-Jun-16 MOAP AL 24 For a list of the changes click here
1-Jun-16 Ground Training Notes Ground training notes restored to Training Syllabus page
29-May-16 AC 3-06 First Aid & Survival Kits Deleted as obsolete. First Aid Kit contents to be at discretion of glider operator
28-May-16 QGP sample (mock) exam papers Corrected/updated versions posted on Training Syllabus page
10-Feb-16 Human Factors & Aviation Medicine for Glider Pilots Jonathan Pote has updated his excellent work (download here)
20-Dec-15 ADMIN 02 Questionnaire for Loan Application Loan application fee added and legal fee estimate updated
23-Nov-15 OPS 04 Badge Application General note added that application should be made as soon as possible after the flight
21-Sep-15 AC 1-04 Trial Flights Amended to make it explicit that aerobatics must not be carried out during a Trial Flight
21-Sep-15 TECH 19A Certificate of Release to Service Amended to reflect variable RA cycle (2 years for private owners)
15-Aug-15 MOAP AL 23 For a list of the changes click here
15-Aug-15 AC 1-06 Anti-Match-Fixing Policy New Advisory Circular referenced in new paragraph 1.6 of MOAP p 28
15-Aug-15 OPS 04 Badge Application Tick-box removed to reflect change in rules for Air NZ X-C Champs
15-Aug-15 Air NZ Cross-Country Champs Rules Pilot eligibility criteria and scoring methodology amended (details here)
31-Jul-15 Strategic Plan 2015-2020 Plan revised in association with application for Community Sport funding
21-Jul-15 OPS 04 Badge Application Amended to align with latest edition of FAI Sporting Code 3
15-Jul-15 TECH 25 Engineer’s Experience Log Revised to require reference to the use of CAA Form 337
11-Jul-15 TECH 17 Application for GNZ Engineer Approval Amended to eliminate requirement for signature if filled online & submitted electronically
11-Jul-15 TECH 18 Application for AI-G Certificate Amended to eliminate requirement for signature if filled online & submitted electronically
11-Jul-15 TECH 11 Identification of Approved Oxy Cylinder Online fillable version posted
10-Jul-15 OPS 14 Notification of Issue of Tow Pilot Rating Revised and online fillable version posted
10-Jul-15 OPS 13 Tow Pilot Instructor Approval Revised and online fillable version posted
09-Jul-15 OPS 05 Official Observer Appointment Online fillable version posted
17-Jun-15 AC 2-08 Accidents & Incidents CA005 forms & flight crew statements for CAA to be copied to NOO as well within 10 days
09-Jun-15 AC 2-12 Air Training Corp Gliding Courses Minimum Course CFI requirement changed to B Cat with 200 hrs instructing at that level
27-May-15 AC 3-03 Glider Tow Releases Reference to obsolete form removed (TECH 8)
27-May-15 AC 3-14 Requirements for ATD ATD required for all design changes, not just major mods & repairs, to fully align with CAA reqts
21-Mar-15 OPS 03 QGP application Instructions amended to require CFIs to retain a copy of completed form
06-Mar-15 AC 2-09 Manual of Glider Tow Pilot Training Advice on lateral tow upsets included
03-Mar-15 AC 3-16 Notes on Use of Tech 22 Simplified recording of AD compliance. Altimeter testing not reqd if no transponder fitted
22-Feb-15 AC 1-03 Anti-Doping Policy Revised to implement GNZ’s responsibilities under the rules set by Drug Free Sport NZ
18-Oct-14 MOAP AL 22 Anti-doping statements strengthened (Further details here)
26-Aug-14 CAR 149 Exposition AL 9 Changed reporting period for accident numbers to be end of April
22-Aug-14 TECH 11 Identification of Approved Oxy Cylinder Compliance statement amended to clarify compliance with HSNO Act
16-Aug-14 AC 1-05 Emergency Plans Initial issue
31-Jul-14 AC 2-07 Carriage & Use of Oxygen Rewritten and expanded to include information on testing of cylinders
31-Jul-14 TECH 11 Identification of Approved Oxy Cylinder Updated
27-Jul-14 OPS 15 Affiliate Audit Report Amended to eliminate hard-copy MOAP requirement
11-Jun-14 OPS 03 QGP Application Increase in fees to $20.00
11-Jun-14 OPS 04 Badge Application Increase in fees to $20.00
03-Jun-14 TECH 30 Work Record Online fillable version posted
28-May-14 MOAP AL 21 Accidents & incidents rewritten to provide easier interpretation (Further details here)
28-May-14 CAR 149 Exposition AL 8 Updated for Part 149 renewal
28-May-14 AC 1-04 Trial Flights Updated
28-May-14 OPS 10 Incident Report Incident reporting period increased to 14 days to align with CAR Part 12
28-May-14 AC 2-08 Accidents & Incidents Updated for Part 149 renewal and made reporting requirements easier to interpret
28-May-14 AC 1-01 Quality Management Updated for Part 149 renewal
12-Apr-14 AC 1-02 Club Rules Updated to include Job Specs for key club positions
14-Feb-14 MOAP AL 20 References to new CAA Rule exemptions 14/EXE/27 and 14/EXE/28 (Further details here)
03-Feb-14 AC 3-15 Operator Responsibility for Maintenance Updated to reflect CAA Rule exemption extending RAs for private gliders to two years
03-Feb-14 AC 3-16 Notes on Use of TECH 22 Updated

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