Published: 23 Oct 2016
We are delighted to welcome back Pat Dower (Philosophy: fly higher, futher, better, faster - no glass ceilings), whom many of you will know as a popular speaker from previous DHPC talks. A talented pilot for 26years who has competed at both...
Continue readingPublished: 20 Sep 2016
Do your instruments help or hinder you? Are you making the most of their potential? This month xc legend Phil Colbert is coming to share his tips and tricks for making the most of the technology to fly higher, faster, further. This will...
Continue readingPublished: 25 Aug 2016
To kick off the winter social season next Thursday we are delighted to welcome Mike Cavanagh (Ozone), one of the countries most talented cross-country pilots, to share some of his wealth of experience and tips with us. The evening will...
Continue readingPublished: 30 Jul 2016
"Decision-making in the air". As a final summer social and prelim to the winter talks season we're delighted Ed Cleasby is doing a coaching evening, complete with example flights, interactive session, videos and beer. Highly recommended for...
Continue readingPublished: 18 Jul 2016
Sup'Air have issued a warning for their Safe-T check strap buckle. If you have one of these then read here for more details: http://supair.com/document/safety/Safety-note_boucle-alu-T_2016-06_EN.pdf
Continue readingPublished: 18 Jul 2016
Tens of thousands of paragliding and paramotoring harnesses have been potentially ruled un-airworthy following a safety notice from buckle-maker Finsterwalder. The company, which supplies buckles to dozens of harness manufactures, issued a safety...
Continue readingPublished: 11 Jun 2016
The DHV have issued a safety notice for paraglider harnesses equipped with Finsterwalder CLICK-LOCK and T-LOCK buckles in the chest strap. In the past three months, there have been two incidents involving older paraglider harnesses equipped with...
Continue readingPublished: 7 Jun 2016
The latest version of the BHPA club bulletin is here in pdf. It covers coaching courses (Ed's booked 11/12 Feb 17), a must read for tandem pilots, a note about the latest version of the Tech Manual, and a word about log books.
Continue readingPublished: 28 Apr 2016
Be aware that the Tour de Yorkshire will affect south Dales on Fri 29 and Sat 30 Apr (and N. York Moors on Sun 1 May). From what I have read the NOTAM (warning) does not restrict our activities. The Airspace Co-ordination Notice (ACN)...
Continue readingPublished: 11 Apr 2016
Wargames involving all branches of the military will take place across the UK during April. Two huge exercises will include large formations of fast jets which “may not be able to comply with the Rules of the Air” .Exercise Joint...
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