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Scenic Landouts
from SoaringNZ Issue 31
by mccawmedia
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Mike Strathern landed TJ on the Maitland Strip above Lake Ohau.
SCENIC
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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.
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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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