Commercial paragliders can continue to land at a Queenstown school despite a tragic accident there last month.
Experienced pilot Ben Letham died on April 22 when he lost control and landed on a building at Queenstown Primary School during the holidays.
Mr Letham (26) worked for GForce Paragliding but was on a recreational solo flight.
The school board met with GForce last Friday.
After reviewing GForce's procedures, board chairwoman Jayne Macdonald said the company had ''an impeccable safety record''.
''At this stage the school is satisfied GForce can continue to operate in line with current arrangements.''
Only commercial flights can land at the Robins Road field. Recreational pilots land either at Queenstown Recreation Ground or nearby Warren Park.
Ms Macdonald said it was too early to say whether the school would call for a no-fly zone above it - particularly for recreational pilots performing tricks.
''There's still a process to go through before anyone can make any judgements on that.''
The Civil Aviation Authority is investigating the fatal accident and the school awaits its findings and recommendations.
Ms Macdonald said there was concern about the potential for harm to people on the ground.
''This unfortunate accident has happened and shows despite everybody's best efforts someone can fall from the air - that's the wider concern.''
School principal Fiona Cavanagh said children who asked what happened were told the facts on Monday.
Recommendations eventually made by CAA would be built into the GForce contract, she said.
GForce Paragliding co-director Gavin Taylor said the firm
presented a full overview of its training and health and safety procedures at last Friday's meeting.
''We appreciate the continued support and understanding of the board in relation to GForce's commercial operation in the light of this recreational incident.''
The Queenstown Lakes District Council manages the reserves where private flyers land.
Communications adviser Jimmy Sygrove said it was not reviewing paragliding use of council reserves.
''That said, [the council] has made it a priority to ensure that all activities taking place on its land are being done in a way that manages and mitigates risks to all users.''
