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Seasonal Update Summer seems to have been cut quite short this year, with rain, a cold snap bringing snow to the ranges, and plenty of dewy mornings. The airfield was mown and baled prior to the recent gliding competition, and the rain since then has turned it into a real picture — although as I write this, it’s drying out again and growth has slowed. (We’re never bloody happy.) Gliding Week Gliding Week lived up to tradition, with the weather arriving along with the competitors. Of the eight...

As summer fades and autumn settles in, the CHB Aero Club finds itself balancing strong flying activity, changing weather, and some important financial decisions to keep things on track. Here’s a complete update — with all the key details. A Season of Mixed Weather The annual gliding competition has just wrapped up — and it was a real reminder of how unpredictable flying conditions can be. 8 days on site Only 3 flyable days A mix of storms, rain, wind, and some great soaring conditions...

As the year winds down and the “silly season” kicks in, it’s a time of reflection, celebration, and looking ahead. While much of New Zealand slows over the Christmas break, the CHB Aero Club has wrapped up a year packed with flying, progress, and community moments worth celebrating. Here’s a full round-up — keeping everything that matters. A Busy End to the Flying Year November delivered exactly what everyone had been waiting for. After nearly two months of persistent wind, conditions finally...