Returning to Flying

By Paul Redman on  March 8, 2021 21:13

As you are all aware the Government published new Regulations on March 5th which came into force on Monday March 8th 2021.

If any Pilots feel that they would like to speak with a coach before going out on the hill, then please contact any of the coaches through the website or direct to the Chief Coach who will put you in touch with someone.

Before you dive straight in, take time to reflect.

Staying current is a key part of staying safe. Yet NONE of us are current.

Many of us have not flown for almost a year. 

You are not the pilot you were!

List the key flying skills and commit to working your way through them methodically in the air before you seek out that rocket thermal.

Remind yourself of the air rules.

If you have bought new kit, think twice about using it for the first few flights.

Get out and ground handle.

Start on familiar safer sites and choose friendly conditions.

It’s spring so be aware of the potential for rough air.

Everyone is rusty so give all pilots plenty of space.

Keep your head up and look around

Be safe and enjoy!

Many Thanks,

Regards

Paul Redman

Club Awards 2021

By Carl Fairhurst on  February 21, 2021 15:08

Congratulations to the following award winners for 2021.

Pilot Improvement Award


PG Pilot Improvement Award: Tamas Merk

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PG Pilot Improvement Award: Emma Wrathall

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HG Pilot Improvement Award: Doug Neill

Newcomer Award PG

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Newcomer Award: Hannah Price
Newcomer Award: John Pomfret

Local Flight Award

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Best Local Flight Jim Ashley

Best Flight


Best XC Flight from a Pennine Site: Jacob


Loop League Winner

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Loop League: Brian Stewart

Fun Class League Winner


PSC Fun Class: Jacob Cleverley

Sport Class and Overall League Winner

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PSC League Overall: Phil Wallbank

Retrieve Award


Retrieve Award: Lynda Baillie


Representing the Club


Representing the Club: Barry John Sayer

The William Marshall Trophy


William Marshall Trophy for Services to the Club: Paul Redman

Bent Upright Award


Bent Upright: Graham Jones


Congratulations to all award winners.

Northern Challenge Series 2021

By Carl Fairhurst on  February 9, 2021 11:39

All 2021 tasks for the Northern Series (Main and Hike & Fly) now available at

http://www.xcmap.net/index.php?c=Northern%20Challenge%20Trophy

To save you looking for the changes. They are

* A new Stags task

* A changed Murton task

* A new, later start date 1st March due to Covid. ALL BHPA or Club directives over-ride this.

* A new EN C and below award. Glider rating required when you enter a flight and displayed.

* Scoring algorithm and rules remain the same. ALL individual club rules apply to all sites on which a task is based.

For more information see https://www.xcflight.com/northern-challenge-series-2021/

Lancashire Live Paragliding Article

By Carl Fairhurst on  January 25, 2021 11:39

Lancashire Live has published a great article about Barry Sayer and his flying activities.

Meet the Pennine Paraglider who captures Lancashire from thousands of feet above