Many skydivers and kite surfers often pick up wing control skills very quickly when under guidance by a qualified speed flying instructor.

Abroad, especially in the Alpine regions, the potential is infinitely greater, and many British pilots take advantage of the paraglider's portability to visit Europe or more exotic locations further afield. However, some have been caught out by incorrectly assuming that their skydiving technique is directly transferrable to speed flying.Most pilots will talk of the sense of privilege they feel when drifting from cloud to cloud, in almost total silence, watching the landscape unfold beneath them as they navigate across the sky. Alternative Entry to the Pilot Rating Scheme - Information for pilots who have trained outside of the BHPA, and wish to join the BHPA and the BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme.

Military bureaucracy has thus far got the better of him and he continues to bang his head against that particular brick wall. He has now retired and has the time and enthusiasm to try to put his experience and organisational skills to good use on Exec. The Paramotoring Facebook Page is completely independent and is not affiliated in any way to the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.The same degree of knowledge of flight theory and meteorology is required as for paragliding, and because with an engine you have the ability to roam at will, considerable emphasis is placed on teaching you airlaw and navigation. Layers of light but warm shirts/sweaters mixed with a windproof on top are much better than just one or two thick heavy garments.

These are independent forum and facebook pages and are not connected in any way to the British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association.

The BHPA Club system in the UK is important, as it is these local clubs which negotiate with local landowners to open flying sites. As BHPA External Representation Officer Marc sat on the Royal Aero Club Council as the BHPA delegate and served as RAeC Chairman for 3 years in the mid 1990s. He believes that he has a good understanding of how we can work hard to improve things for all members of the flying community, whilst working closely with the respective external communities to ensure good relations and the ongoing free spirited nature of the sport.

Much of Flyability's work in the sport, focuses around changing peoples perception of disability and their attitudes toward people with disabilities.When viewing the magazine online on a device with a small screen, we recommend that you select the single page option in the menu at the top of each issue.