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Forum

Published: 8 Feb 2019

Until we find a volunteer to take on the newsletter then we have to rely more on the forum for communication.  Whilst ours isn't the busiest (a good thing?) there may be some messages that you have missed recently: news of the BPCup, club...

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Joint CSC/DHPC XC Based Coaching Day - Sat 2 Mar 19

Published: 30 Jan 2019

Dear Pilots, Every couple of years the DHPC and CSC run a joint presentation about XC theory and local flights in the Lakes and Dales. There are only 40 places and they are normally oversubscribed, so please only request a place on the course if...

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Club night - Paratrip advisor Thursday 7th Feb 2019

Published: 21 Jan 2019

Fed up of the short days, bad weather and lack of flying. Crave sunshine, thermals and cold beers....... Then come along to the next club night on 7th of Feb where we will be talking about great places to go to fly on holiday! The evening will...

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Reserve deployment on Wether Fell

Published: 19 Jan 2019

There was a reserve deployment on Wether Fell in December. Happily, the pilot landed safely and walked away without injury. However the incident highlights the importance of maintaining your reserve in good condition so that it deploys quickly and...

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Farmers Dinner 2019

Published: 5 Jan 2019

Sat 9 Mar 19 at The Boars Head in Long Preston.  There are still places left - come and join us. Choose 3 courses from a scrumptious menu.  We will meet our supportive farmers, do a fun quiz, and present our...

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DHPC Reserve Repack Sat Feb 9, 2019.

Published: 29 Dec 2018

Sat Feb 9, 2019 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 2019 season. Bill Morris, a BHPA licensed packer will be with us again this...

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Film competition time

Published: 16 Dec 2018

Its that time of year again for the Annual DHPC film competition. It will take place as usual on the second Thursday in January and should be an entertaining evening with prizes up for grabs.  As the weather is awful right now its a...

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AGM Summary

Published: 1 Dec 2018

Twelve committee and 6 club members present. Subscriptions, and the contribution to the Flying Fund, remain unchanged for another year. We managed to fill all committee posts with the exception of Skywords Editor.  Sadly, until one of you...

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