There is disturbing news from New Zealand about the future of Omarama, where
the 1995 World Gliding Championships were hosted and considered to be one of
the most spectacular of gliding sites.

There is a proposal to develop part of the land at the eastern end of the
runway. Pilots throughout the world who have enjoyed flying from Omarama
on the South Island are being asked to make a submission opposing the
application - deadline May 10.

For the full details see this website: http://www.gliding.co.nz/ , click
on the link under "SOS: Omarama Calling"
http://www.gliding.co.nz/Misc/Omarama/consents.htm .

W.J. (Bill) Dean (U.K.).
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