Lambing and Bird Closures 2019

The closures will be the same as last year and begin on the Ist March. We Have kept closures to an absolute minimum and are relying on Pilots to read and understand the map and accompanying advice and information so that they can use their commonsense when flying during this sensitive period. It only...

What could possibly go wrong?

Make our flying as safe as possible Sunday 24 February 2019 between 7pm and 9pmDerbyshire and Lancashire Gliding Club, Abney Fly too slowly or try to turn more quicker than is possible and we might find ourselves in a stall or spin. If conditions are too lively or there are too many pilots around, we...

BP Cup 2019

May 3rd-6th (Pennines) & August 8th-11th (Dales). Entries for the 2019 BP Cup are now open! As they say on their website, “The UK based paragliding competition for pilots in the non-skygod category. Our aims are – flying, fun and learning – in that order!”. It has 2 rounds this year – Pennine and...