The BHPA Pilot Handbook: The Complete Guide to Paraglider and Hang Glider Training and Advancement

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Ed is a founder member of the BHPA registered Yorkshire Owls Paramotor Club in which he holds the Finance Officer post, and has recently been appointed as a club coach. He is also a new member of the Sir George Cayley Sailwing Club and is busy learning the intricacies of unpowered flight. An occasional competition pilot, Ed is also on the PPG Comps advisory panel.

In his spare time he also served as a County Councillor in Cheshire and as a Councillor on Cheshire East Council. The following table lists BHPA fees that may be incurred by individual members from 1st April 2023. Training is usually conducted far away from creature comforts like warm cafes with loos. On your first day at the school, even if your instructor knows a good tea-shop in the village, don't neglect something to eat and drink to sustain you through your day.Much of Flyability's work in the sport, focuses around changing peoples perception of disability and their attitudes toward people with disabilities. Disability awareness, education and advice play key roles in Flyability's aims and objectives, as does the development of specialist equipment, training and flying techniques.

He competed in the Hang Gliding League throughout the 1980s and managed on one occasion to be selected as a member of the British Hang Gliding Team. The motor can be stopped and restarted in the air, with many having electric starters, enabling the pilot to adapt his or her flight to the prevailing conditions. The BHPA will use the information you have provided for the purposes of providing you with membership products and services. The data you provide will be stored on our servers within the UK and kept by us whilst you are a member of the BHPA and for a period of 6 years afterwards. BHPA will not share your data with third parties other than to provide you with membership products and services, e.g. BHPA Registered Clubs, insurers, FAI etc, or in the pursuit of flight safety e.g. AAIB, UK Airprox Board etc without your prior permission. You have the right to object to our use of your data, withdraw your consent for us to use your data, request a copy of the data we hold, require us to correct any errors in that data and to require us to delete your personal data. If you choose to withdraw your consent BHPA will no longer be able to provide you with some member products and services.Having previously been an active competition pilot for the last 6 years she has served as Meet Director for the British Open HG Series, UK Nationals and GB HG Team Manager. The British Holiday & Home Parks Association - established exclusively to serve and represent the interests of the parks industry in the UK. Training can only be undertaken at a BHPA Registered School. But your local recreational club can be a useful source of information about BHPA registered schools operating in your area.

BHPA Registered Schools will train you at a rate of progress that is suitable for you. They are monitored for safety, the quality of the training they offer, and the equipment they use, and their instructors are licensed by the Association. One Day Introductory Membership is only valid on the day of issue and you must therefore only apply on the actual day of your taster course. Your instructor will sign off your EP and CP tasks as your training progresses, and will explain how Club Coaches will carry on this function once you have gained your Club Pilot rating, left the school, and joined your local BHPA recreational club. Paul took up hang gliding in 1989 and joined the SE Wales club. Five years later he was elected to the club committee and took over as magazine editor. Before retiring from the club committee in 2016, he served in a variety of capacities including membership secretary, club secretary, and finally club chairman. Alternative Entry to the Pilot Rating Scheme - Information for pilots who have trained outside of the BHPA, and wish to join the BHPA and the BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme.The BHPA is recognised [1] by the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale, the Royal Aero Club, [2] and the Civil Aviation Authority. [3] The association has registered schools across the country, where initial paragliding or hang gliding training must be undertaken. [4] He believes that he has a good understanding of how we can work hard to improve things for all members of the flying community, whilst working closely with the respective external communities to ensure good relations and the ongoing free spirited nature of the sport. He absolutely loves flying and genuinely wishes for a positive experience for everyone in our sport. Angus is a recently retired chartered accountant and has held a number of finance director roles in the past. He's been interested in flying all his life and took up paragliding 18 years ago. He took early retirement to spend more time flying both in the UK and abroad.

Tasks for "Advanced Pilot" Rating - for information only. Members wishing to take their "Advanced Pilot" exam are advised to consult the Pilot Task book (available from the BHPA Office) Tasks for "Pilot" Rating - for information only. Members wishing to take their "Pilot" exam are advised to consult the Pilot Task book (available from the BHPA Office) A few days of practice should see you well on your way to completing the tasks for your Elementary Pilot award. You'll also be introduced to a limited amount of flying theory, usually fitted in around your He qualified as a microlight instructor in the early 1980s working for Gerry Breen at Enstone Airfield teaching people to fly the American Aerolights Eagle.In 2021 Marc was elected as the EHPU President and served until February 2023. He continues as the EHPU EAS Delegate. Whilst a hard copy of your membership card will continue to be issued for the foreseeable future, it's also available via the BHPA membership app.