Experience a contest day with a world class pilot Yves Gerster. Register your interest today.
We need to confirm enough entries to organise a glider, likely to be a Duo or DG1000.
Nationals dates: Fri 19th Jan 2024 - Sun 28th Jan 2024
From Yves:
Since I had a lot of fun in 2016 winning the New Zealand nationals, I would like to see the great people and visit the place again. There may be some upcoming or experienced Kiwi-Pilots who would benefit from a bit of double-seater flying. The exact mode can be defined individually with the pilots.
About Me: Yves Gerster began gliding at the age of 15. He was instantly drawn to the allure of gliding. For Yves, the excitement comes from exploring new territories and competing in events.
Flight Experience and Achievements:
- Flight hours: 4,000
- 3-time Swiss Champion
- European Championship: Ranked 6th
- World Championship: Ranked 7th
- New Zealand Champion, 2016
- Achieved a 1,500 km wave flight in the Alps (the longest flight ever by a Swiss glider pilot)
- Non-stop flight from Switzerland to England (Lasham) and several other record flights from Switzerland
- Permanent member of Swiss national team since 2013
- Licenses for Paraglider and Powered Aircraft
