The objective of Part 104 is to maintain a safe operating environment for gliders.
Part 104 prescribes the operating rules for gliders that are additional to, or exceptions from, Parts 91 and 43. Part 104 does not apply to hang gliders.
Download the PDF version of the rule consolidation of Part 104 [PDF 104 KB] or browse the content below.
Consolidations of the Civil Aviation Rules are for reference – they are not the official versions of the rules – to view those, see 'history of amendments'.
The history of amendments below, when expanded, shows copies of the original issue, amendments, and re-issues of this Part. Other legislative changes shown are for reference – to view the full version of the relevant amendment Act, see www.legislation.govt.nz(external link)
| Amendment | Effective date | NPRM | Summary of submissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial issue [PDF 624 KB] | 5 April 2025 |
For an archived version, which includes history of amendments under the 1990 Act, please see Part 104 archived.
