Free Flying on The South Downs
Local Meetings
Coaching evening - An introduction to thermals and thermaling
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 22 May, 2014 - 21:00 to Friday, 23 May, 2014 - 00:00
It has been a while but Coaching evening are now going back in.
The evening will be at the Glynde Social Club
The format is that 7.30 till 8pm is induction for new members. So come along and get an introduction to the club and find out what being in the Club is all about.
8 till 10 is the Coaching talk. This one is geared for new/low air time pilots. But more experienced pilots more than welcome.
It will go over the basics of thermals, how they are formed, how they work and how we use them.
This will give you a good introduction to one of the key tools you will need for getting up, getting high and getting away.
Please Note the date. Traditionally coaching evenings are the last Thursday of the month. This is the week before that.
So come along, find out about thermals and meet your fellow pilots and have an enjoyable evening.
Red Ribbon Club - Caburn again!
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Sunday, 18 May, 2014 - 11:00 to 22:00
Despite earlier thoughts that it may be easterly today, I think you will all be best served by once more heading up Mt.Caburn. See you there, or if you don't know the ante, at Airworks at 09:15
RRC Saturday & Sunday
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Saturday, 17 May, 2014 - 10:00 to 22:00
Late this afternoon Phil was kidnapped by a group of masked desperadoes. He was last see being dragged kicking and screaming in the general direction of Llanddofbighilllsandsmallmountainswithlotsofsheepandbigcomfythermals...
Consequently the RRC meeting point will be Airworks at 08:45 (for a wallk up Mt.Caburn or two and llots of spot llanding pratice) or on top of the hill for those who know the way already.
If anyone is thinking of going to Beachy, don't take your glider as the pressure is high, the sea cool and the air warm.
Bring sunscreen, plenty of water and your running back up the hill shoes. Leave at home: extra fleeces, big gloves, the spare fishing weights and any other detritus you may usually keep in your glider bag.
TTFN
Steve Purdie
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XC talk with Hugh Miller and Mark Watts at Fly Sussex
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Monday, 28 April, 2014 - 20:00 to 23:00
All are welcome to come to the Fly Sussex shop just off the A27 near Lewes on Monday 28th April for 6.30pm. High Miller and Mark Watts will be sharing their vast cross country experience with us all! It is totally free and there will be tea, coffee and even some biscuits. See you there!
Address:
Fly Sussex Paragliding
Tollgate
Beddingham
Lewes
BN8 6JZ
Tel: 01273 858170
www.flysussex.com
A Sup'air Evening - Friday 25th April
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Friday, 25 April, 2014 - 20:00 to Saturday, 26 April, 2014 - 00:00
Get THE INSIDE TRACK with Sup'Air paragliders project manager JC Skiera and THE REAL STORY with X-Alps sensation, Clément Latour. Including a screening of Clement's X-Alps film A Long Way. Trailer: http://vimeo.com/71255359
Doors open: 18:30, Main event: 19:00 - 22:30
Venue: Wok Inn (www.wokinn.org) The Broyle, Laughton, East Sussex. BN8 6PH (Phone: 01825 840888)
Entry: FREE!
Dinner: Recommended (but not compulsory)
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AGM
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Saturday, 22 March, 2014 - 17:00
This years AGM meeting will be on Saturday 22nd March at the working men's club in Glynde.
AGM
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Saturday, 22 March, 2014 - 14:00
I have sent out the agenda to everyone using the email shown on each members profile.
If you did not receive it, this is probably because the email has not been kept up to date.
I can update the profile if you so wish, this will ensure you receive any future notifications.
Chris Aegerter
secretary@shgc.org.uk
Glynde - Pilot / Advanced Pilot examinations + new members inductions.
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 31 October, 2013 - 19:00 to 22:00
Dave Massie will be supervising an exam session for Pilot / Advanced Pilots.
I have some names already and will arrange for exam papers to be sent to Dave M.
Anyone else wanting to sit the exam please provide Dave M with your name and BHPA number so he can order your papers.
The Glynde Working Men's Club is not available on the 31st, so the venue might be the Trevor Arms... or elsewhere. Vincent will liase with Rob C about combining with an exam session he's planning. Watch this space for date and venue changes.
Glynde Coaching Meeting and New members induction
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 26 September, 2013 - 21:00 to Friday, 27 September, 2013 - 00:00
Meet the coaches meeting the new memebrs.
Followed by:
Final revision and open questions and answers for Pilot exam candidates (or any other interesting topics that come up.)
Pilot candidates please bring your BHPA membership number so we an order the exam papers.
Glynde Coaching Meeting and New members induction
Event type:
Local Meeting
Start date:
Thursday, 29 August, 2013 - 21:00 to Friday, 30 August, 2013 - 00:00
This month in the Glynde Working Men's Club we will have the new members induction at 19.00.
Following that at around 19.30 we will finish the Pilot Lecture series with the short section on Air Law and the last section where it's all put together into the bit about XC flight.
All are welcome. Please join us for a beer and some interesting and useful tips to fly further.