BHPA Safety Advisory
.... And the rest of the glider should be checked regularly too! See attached PDF
Read more →13 Apr 2015Accident waiting to happen
While analysing one accident I noticed film of another one waiting to happen. Getting in the habit of putting brake handles over the wrist has killed in the past and will undoubtedly kill again. Let's…
Read more →13 Mar 2015Asperities in boots
A pilot recently broke his tibia while ground handling. A significant contributory factor was that he had a ~30mm thick roll of thermal trousers within the shaft of his well laced up flying boot. This…
Read more →25 Feb 2015Kortel reserve handle safety notice
In English : http://www.korteldesign.com/spip/?+Rescue-handle-safety-notice+
Read more →2 Oct 2014Flying over Water
A few days ago there were two pilots simultaneously in the sea at Newhaven. Thankfully nobody died... The danger inherent in a water landing cannot be overstated. It is usually better to fly into prac…
Read more →23 Sept 2014Man Flew!
A fairly experienced pilot who shall not be named flew while suffering from and medicated against man flu. He promptly flew fully downwind into trees! As it's that time of year, remember, for very goo…
Read more →21 Aug 2014Ground inversions - it's happening again!
Before anyone climbs up and gets a spanking, or piles in for a landing, I'd like to draw everyone's attention to some old news about ground inversions. Please see http://www.shgc.org.uk/node/10910
Read more →19 Aug 2014Summer 2014 - Plus ca change, plus ca meme chose!
This is again largely a concoction of old material, which is becoming more relevant again. Once upon a time in the Southern Club there was gentlemanly behaviour in the sky. And it was Good. Pilots on …
Read more →29 Jul 2014Combe Gibbet
Combe is closed until further notice following a fatal accident today. Edit: now reopened.
Read more →18 Jul 2014Southend RMZ
The recent notification of the establishment of a Radio Mandatory Zone (RMZ) around Southend airport has led to a lot of discussion about the implications for free fliers. Some of the opinions express…
Read more →1 Jul 2014Brummel Hooks - Officially no good and here's the solution
Thanks to the good people in our club providing the BHPA with evidence to show the dangers of using Brummel hooks on paragliders, the European Paragliding Safety Committee have instructed the various …
Read more →9 Jun 201410 miles of cat D airspace centered on Shoreham tomorrow, Tuesday!
All SHGC sites west of Saltdean affected. Unless advised otherwise DO NOT attempt the cliff run tomorrow. They are taking the urine!!! Less than 24 hours notice! Nothing here: http://www.gasco.org.uk/…
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