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Club pilot is the final stage of learning within the
school environment. Once you are qualified as a
'CP' you can class yourself as a real pilot, and spread
your wings around the UK, flying other sites, and
joining local clubs. You no longer need to book
your flying days, and can go flying at your leisure or
after work. You have arrived...welcome to
hang gliding!! During the club pilot
course you are taught, to soar the skies reaching 500ft
plus, using ridge and thermal lift. You may also be
taught how to land back on top of the hill so you will
no longer have to walk up after every flight, although
this may be done in a club at a later date.
You will learn how to make your glider fly faster,
control it in active air, recognise and recover from
stalls, and
how to fly safely with other gliders. Circuit and
landing patterns will be perfected during the CP course.
You will sit a series of 4 x 40min lectures during the
CP course covering Metrology - Airlaw/Airmanship -
Theroy of Flight- followed by a 45 minute exam, 70%
being the pass rate.
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Syllabus
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PHASE 6 (Consolidation and
Conversions)
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Consolidation
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Glider Conversion
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Prone Conversion
PHASE 7 (Higher flights /
Circuits)
PHASE 8 (Improving Skills)
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180 deg turns
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Planned Approaches
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Slow flight appreciation and
recovery
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Nil and moderate wind take offs
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Theory - advanced equipment
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PHASE 9 (Soaring)
PHASE 10 (Theory and Exam)
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4 Theory lectures
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EP exam
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Cost and Information
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A
Club Pilot costs £799.
A group of 10 or more and you will be entitled to a
10% discount.
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You
will need to call the Duty instructor in the morning
of the course, between 0700 - 0730hrs to check the
weather conditions are suitable.
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You
will be required to be on site at 0900hrs on the day
of your course.
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You
should expect to be on site for the whole day.
We finish approx 1700hrs, although it may be
slightly later due to weather conditions.
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You
should bring with you clothing appropriate to the
weather conditions for the day. The airfield
and Hill are exposed places, you may get cold if you
have unsuitable clothing
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YOU
MUST BE WEAR BOOTS with good ankle support. We
are flying on grass which can never be perfectly
flat and smooth. Boots will protect your
ankles.
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The
minimum age limit for a hang gliding CP course is 16.
Under 18's need parental consent to undertake the
course.
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You
must be in good health, and reasonably fit.
Please contact us if you are unsure
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If
your course is cancelled due to bad weather, you can
book another date and will not loose any credit.
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All
equipment required for the flight will be provided
for you.
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Weight limit is 16 stone, although you must be fit
enough to be able to walk up small training hills,
and run a few yards
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Your
flying voucher is valid for 12 months after the date
of purchase. You must do your flight in this
time period. If you do not redeem your voucher
within the 12 months, we unfortunately cannot offer
a refund or extension of any kind.
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We
are open 7 days a week, all year round. Any
yes we do fly in the winter! Some of our best
training days are held during the winter
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Need more
convincing? You shouldn't!
Any more questions, please don't
hesitate to contact us. |
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