In article .com, wrote:
Will be in NZ in November for a couple of weeks, and would like to fly
there for a few days.

Questions

1) Besides my logbook and US-issued
pilot certificate, what else do I need there to be able to rent a
sailplane;

You'll need to join an NZGA organization, either a club or one of the
commercial operators. You'll need evidence of a medical. NZ medical
requirements are probably less than most, so if you're legal to fly
where you came from you shouldn't have any problems.


2) WHERE ELSE besides Omarama can one find decent flying
conditions. This would enable me to prepare a scenic itinerary as well
as allow flying.

You'll find decent soaring where ever the weather is good

Matamata is the biggest site in the North Island, but visits to any
of the smaller clubs may be worthwhile.

http://www.gliding.co.nz/Clubs/Clubs.htm has a list.

Many smaller clubs are part time operations, so call in advance.

November is wave season, so bring warm socks.

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