At 14:18 19 November 2003, Tomnkeylargo wrote:
What are the entry requirements and how long may the
glider stay in NZ? Any
costs for importing a US glider to NZ? Thanks, Tom
# 711.

Best advice: (1) FIRST, make arrangements with a NZ
import agent well-versed in aircraft & trailers, (2)
Check with the NZ equivalent of FAA on pilot, aircraft
& instrumentation requirements and (3) check with NZ
customs on any time limitations which may apply to
the glider OR the trailer. (In the US, the trailer
is a stickier wicket than the glider!)

According to the International Flight Information Manual:

Exportation of Aircraft, Cargo, and Other Articles.
All U.S.-and foreign-registered aircraft departing
the United States for foreign destination on a temporary
sojourn must have export authorization. The two types
of export authorization are a license exception for
Aircraft and Vessels (AVS) and a license. Detailed
information on both the license exception and the license
can be obtained from:

The U. S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of Export Administration
Exporter Counseling Division
Washington, DC 20230
Telephone: (202) 482-4811
Facsimile: (202) 482-3617

Although most FAA guidance is geared toward aircraft
flown into foreign countries, either or both of these
links may help:

http://www2.faa.gov/ats/aat/ifim/index.htm

http://www2.faa.gov/ats/aat/ifim/ifimidx.htm

Judy