Club news

Resumption of Flying

Published: 3 Mar 2021

In line with the recent BHPA announcement we anticipate that pilots will resume flying throughout the Dales on 29 Mar 21, subject to any changes in the Government's roadmap. Any sites where the landowner has specifically requested that we do not fly...

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COVID-19 Lockdown 3

Published: 7 Jan 2021

In light of Government, CAA and BHPA advice, and the pressure on the NHS, we recommend that members resist the urge to fly during lockdown.  Please take responsibility for your actions. ?

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Virtual club night - Thu 7th January 2021

Published: 6 Jan 2021

For our January virtual club night we welcome Alistair Andrews, paragliding instructor and race director of The Dragon hike and fly race. Alistair’s school is based in South Wales at Crickhowell, which makes him the ideal person to give us an...

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COVID-19 Lockdown 3

Published: 5 Jan 2021

The Committee is carefully considering the implications of lockdown 3 on the status of DHPC club sites.  It is unlikely that a final decision will be made until the law has been published and the BHPA has issued guidance. Please feel free to...

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COVID-19 End of Lockdown 2

Published: 27 Nov 2020

From 2 Dec 20 DHPC sites will revert to their pre-lockdown status. Members are encouraged to follow Government and Local Authority guidance. Please check for any specific site restrictions as part of your pre-flight planning. ?

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COVID-19 The Second Wave

Published: 10 Nov 2020

With regret ALL DHPC SITES (as listed in the sites guide) REMAIN CLOSED. The committee of the DHPC is continually monitoring the implications of Lockdown 2.0 on our flying activities taking all factors in to consideration including, but not limited...

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Glorious Twelfth

Published: 12 Aug 2020

The Glorious Twelfth refers to 12 August, the start of the shooting season for Grouse and to a lesser extent Ptarmigan.  It is one of the busiest days in the shooting season (which lasts until the end of December), with large amounts of game...

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BHPA Coaching Course 6/7 Feb 21

Published: 26 Jun 2020

We are pleased to announce that we will be running a club coaching course on the weekend of 6/7 Feb 21. The objective of the course is to train Club Pilots to become Club Coaches. As a Club Coach you will help other pilots in developing their...

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