Published: 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...
Continue readingPublished: 16 Feb 2016
"Getting high with a little help from my friends". We are delighted to welcome Barney Woodhead sharing some of his flying tips, an ideal preparation for the cross-country season. Barney is a record-breaking xc guru and is also well known as an...
Continue readingPublished: 7 Feb 2016
Sat Mar 12 2016 from 11am to 3pm at St Marys School, Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE This is your chance to repack your reserve in time for the 2016 season. Bill Morris, a BHPA licensed packer will be with us again this...
Continue readingPublished: 29 Jan 2016
Thu 4 Feb 16. Steve Nash was the only British Competitor to take part in last year's X-Alps. And thanks to some generous sponsorship from Nova/Dean Crosby we are lucky to hear his tale first hand. His talk will include photos and film...
Continue readingPublished: 15 Jan 2016
Saturday 23rd January - a repeat of a First Aid day which proved really popular in when we ran it in November. Same presenters from First Aid Cumbria (Dave & Pete) but for one day only. This doesn't give you a ticket, but it does give you...
Continue readingPublished: 6 Jan 2016
I have just confirmed with the speaker that the GASCo Safety Evening/Club night is ON. If you missed all the advertising the details are here. I have just confirmed with the speaker ?
Continue readingPublished: 21 Nov 2015
The details have now been confirmed for the Farmers' Dinner on Sat 5 Mar 16 at the Devonshire Arms in Cracoe. It's your opportunity to thank the farmers for their generosity and to see the presentation of our annual awards. Scrumptions 3...
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