Free Flying on The South Downs
Local Meetings
Mental Flying
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 27 September, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
A change of plan for the September meeting at Glynde Social Club.
Robin Clark will lead a discussion on confidence and dealing with fear in the context of paragliding. To encourage free discussion the event will not be videoed, although slides may be made available afterwards. 7.30 pm for 8.00pm start.
Ked Shayer’s planned talk on thermaling will be rescheduled in the new year.
Reserve repack demo and Q&A
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 26 July, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
Ross Weeden will demonstrate how to repack a reserve and answer a Q&A session.
We will NOT be doing a video recording for posting online so you will have to attend in person.
Glynde social club, Wednesday 26 July, 7.30 pm for 8.00pm.
From SIV to Acro in Oludeniz
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 28 June, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
Club coach Gary Burchett will talk about his recent 6 week trip to Turkey learning SIV and acro, where the weather was sometimes as extreme as the flying.
Glynde Social Club, 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
As usual it will be recorded and posted to the club’s YouTube channel.
Indoor SIV
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Tuesday, 23 May, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
Steve Purdie will explain what can go wrong with your glider in flight, how to prevent it, and what to do when it inevitably happens.
This will help to prepare you for the thermic spring and summer days which are now becoming regular, whether or not you have attended a SIV course recently.
Glynde Social Club, 7.30 for 8.00 pm. For those unable to attend the event will be recorded and uploaded to the YouTube channel.
Staying safe, and what to do if you can’t.
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 17 May, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
Senior Coach and paramedic Phil Clark will be our speaker at Glynde on 17 May. His talk will cover the Five Hazardous Attitudes of Flying, Competition Safety and First Aid. He will also take questions on his work as a paramedic. There should be something for everyone here so do come along. As usual we will video the event for those who can’t make it.
BCC and other entry level paragliding competitions
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 26 April, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
Brian Greenwell will talk about getting into paragliding competitions through the BCC, British Paragliding Cup, Waypoint Challenge and XC League. Even if your ambitions are only modest BCC is a great way to experience new sites and develop your XC skills. Come along and find out how. We will also touch on the Gin, Naviter and Ozone Opens which are held overseas. As usual for those unable to attend we intend to video the presentation for the club YouTube channel.
Electronic Conspicuity Devices
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Tuesday, 28 March, 2023 - 20:30 to 22:30
Senior Coach Steve Uzochukwu has kindly agreed to talk to us on ECDs. A chance to learn about the various devices available and what they do so you can fly more safely in the knowledge that you are visible to other flyers. Glynde Social Club at 7.30 for 8.00 pm but on Tuesday rather than the usual Wednesday.
My paragliding story - Steve Barnett
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 22 February, 2023 - 20:00 to 22:00
My paragliding story: Zero to 100 hours in my first year.
Steve Barnett’s journey should be an inspiration to new pilots.
Hear how Cyclone Steve racked up over 100 hours flying,
passed his Pilot rating and became a club coach in record time.
We plan to record the event for SHGC YouTube.
Coaching evening: CP Development: making the most of winter - getting ready for spring
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 27 October, 2022 - 20:00 to 22:00
Monthly meeting at Glynde Social Club.
We are fortunate to have Martin Long and John Turczak as our speakers this month.
Note that this meeting is on Thursday rather than the now usual Wednesday. Glynde bridge should be open again. 7.30 for 8.00 pm.
KSS Air Ambulance
Event type:
Local meeting
Start date:
Wednesday, 28 September, 2022 - 19:30 to 21:30
A speaker from the Air Ambulance will give a presentation on their work. SHGC is a regular donor to this charity as well as a user of its services. 7.30 pm for 8.00 pm start at Glynde Social Club.
Be aware that the Glynde bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic so you will have to approach from the North (eg Ranscombe Lane or Glyndebourne).