Proposed Hang Gliding XC Skills Development Weekend
The Hang Gliding Comps Panel are proposing to run an XC Skills Development Weekend for those who would like to start flying XC, or those who have started on this journey but would welcome support and guidance. If this is you, read on!
Target group?
This is aimed at competent hill pilots who have either not yet flown XC or lack confidence in XC flying.
What will the weekend involve?
- A structured programme of both classroom based activities and flying tasks (weather permitting).
- Flying tasks will each have a specific focus to address concerns of pilots with limited or no cross country experience and any identified in registration form.
- Many of the skills required to fly XC successfully can be learned within reach of a site and where relevant we will take advantage of this.
- The ultimate goal is to instil the confidence and skills needed to leave the hill and with this in mind (depending on the weather), we may set very short XC tasks to predetermined landing fields which will be visited prior to the task.
- Numbers will be limited to allow individualised support
When?
Hopefully at the end of the season (late September or October). Otherwise possibly early spring. Possible dates included in the Registration Form.
Where?
Site and base is yet to be confirmed. We are currently looking at the Long Mynd area but this may change.
Cost?
- Cost of the event will be kept to a minimum but there will be a charge to cover any venue costs and limited expenses.
- Participants will be responsible for their own food, accommodation and transport for the weekend.
- We will have a system in place to support retrieves with contributions from pilots using this.
I am interested - What do I need to do?
At this stage we need an indication of the numbers as well as geographical location, experience and availability of interested pilots.
If you would like to know more, please complete the Registration of Interest Form as soon as possible.
Completion of the form does not commit you to anything at this stage. If the event is oversubscribed, priority will be given to those who respond earliest.
Dave Barber: Pilot Development Coordinator
BHPA Hang Gliding Competitions Panel