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I have a dream...
A dream where all pilots can have the convenience of being able to drive to the HighSide, where they can take more than one glider, a big lunch and all their other equipment. I imagine a future where a pilot can get to takeoff and not need 10 minutes to catch their breath, where they can get to launch in time to catch a small flyable window and be able to secure their belongings in their vehicle. I it's within our grasp to be able to shelter from a shower in our cars, to be able to get straight to the fun part without all the effort and for hang gliders to have more than one launch at Karioitahi. I know it's possible for speed flyers to carpool to takeoff and have multiple cars on the beach so they can do repeated runs and swoops.
I have a dream where a bunch of individualistic and separated free flying enthusiasts can come together and support one another to achieve something greater than what is currently possible. I believe that if paragliders, Hang gliders and speed flyers formed a supportive community or (parammunity™) for lack of a better word, that we could combine our collective strength and achieve something great for one another, for coming generations and for the future of our sport. Because we can be better together.
I've taken a leap of faith and secured one of New Zealand's best coastal free flying sites with a collective vision for the future and now I'm reaching out to my fellow pilots who I believe share a bond that goes far deeper that a mere hobby or passing infatuation. I believe that those of us that take to the skies share a certain way of being in the world, an intrepid spirit that binds us and empowers us to believe that we can take this gift of life and make it as amazing as possible. I know that together we can do something special with the short time we have on this majestic planet, and I invite you to be a part of this vision.
My dreams and desires for the land go far beyond flying alone but this is where it all began and is the foothold toward greater heights, as it has been both literally and figuratively to almost all of us.
To find out a bit more about myself and my big ideas for the land click on the button below.
The first stage is to build a road to takeoff. For this to happen we need a fully fenced road through the land so that our activities can be safely separated from the farmers for Health and Safety purposes and to avoid having to open and close half a dozen gates on the way.
This means building about 3km of fencing, moving, shaping and laying hundreds of tonnes earth and material and installing an access gate. After a bit of research I've settled on a figure of 30 thousand as a minimum figure to achieve a 4WD access track. With a small per head access fee being accumulated over time to upgrade the track to a 2WD standard. (Of course the cliffside access track will still remain free, with the support of the AHGPC and awesome volunteers) However, the parammunity is a diverse and talented bunch so with the help of those with skills, contacts and equipment I hope to be able to make the initial 30K investment go as far as possible towards making the access track suitable for 2WD vehicles also.
All funds raised will be managed with the assistance and support of the AHGPC to ensure accountability and efficacy.
I've set up this fund raiser as a campaign that requires a minimum investment of 35K before any funds are secured to ensure that those who chose to donate will not be charged unless there is enough funds pledged to complete the task. If there are more funds donated these will be put towards making the track 2WD capable and then allocated to the construction of club rooms which will be the subject of future fundraising campaigns.
Check out the products a choose a reward that suits your donation preference.
- Donate $25 to go into the draw for a tandem Trial Flight
- Donate $250 to receive a limited edition HighSide T-Shirt or A trial flight tandem.
- Donate $1000 to be recognised on a brass plaque to honour your generosity + T-Shirt.
- Donate $2000 to get your PG2 licence (Normally $3500)
- Donate $5000 to also gain access to the VIP parking area for 10 years + plague + T-Shirt.
- The single greatest donor will receive naming rights to the road.
If you see value in this vision please share this fundraiser amongst your friends family and networks. Have them donate with your name in brackets so that the extra work you do to promote the campaign can be recognised. Any extra funds will go towards the upgrade of the road to 2WD access and if funding goes beyond all expectations then the extra will go towards construction of the clubrooms!
Thanks in advance for all your help and generosity.
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Interested in finding out if paragliding is the thing for you but want the excitement of a raffle? Then this is the ticket for you! At the end of the fundraiser (if successful) two people with be drawn from a hat to be taken on a tandem paragliding trial flight to explore this incredible sport. Why not increase your chances by purchasing more than one ticket.
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