Published: 30 Nov 2021
This Thursday we have the Club AGM to take place at the Horse and Farrier pub in Otley. 7.30pm arrival for an 8pm start. Don't worry - you won't get elected if you scratch your nose at the wrong moment, but you might end up buying something! ...
Continue readingPublished: 24 Sep 2021
Aimilios Apostolopoulos has written 'The Beginners Guide to Hike and Fly' - you may have seen the review in Skywings this month. He has kindly agreed to share his knowledge, story and insights from 6 years of Hike and Fly with us. As Aimilios...
Continue readingPublished: 6 Sep 2021
Lodge Yard Rally Field, Langcliffe, Settle, North Yorks. GE 54.079644103139216, -2.2800172296518175 10th to 12th September 2021 (although you're welcome to stay from the 8th) Essential Info Cost Fixed £25 camping/loo fee no matter how long...
Continue readingPublished: 12 Aug 2021
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...
Continue readingPublished: 6 Aug 2021
Please note the new parking arrangements at Semer Water. See site guide for details.
Continue readingPublished: 6 May 2021
In anticipation of the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions on May 17, we have rescheduled the DHPC Repack for Sat May 29, 2021 from 10:45am to 3:45pm at Ilkley Grammar School, Cowpasture Rd*, Ilkley LS29 8TR. *NOTE: The repack will take...
Continue readingPublished: 6 Mar 2021
The Government amended the COVID regulations yesterday. As a result the BHPA has updated its guidance and pilots are free to resume flying throughout the Dales from 8 Mar 21. Please maintain social distancing and comply with other COVID-19...
Continue readingPublished: 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...
Continue readingPublished: 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. ?
Continue readingPublished: 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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