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The SHPF is a federation of all the BHPA affiliated - Hang-gliding and Paragliding clubs of Scotland. It is supported by Sport Scotland and it aims to promote improvement in safety and performance by organising competitions and training events.
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Geo II for sale
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My trusty and much loved Geo II is now for sale (so I can fund a shiny new Ozone Swift). Any one looking for a solid and dependable light-weight glider please let me know. Please pass this on to anyone you know might be interested. Thanks Cliff Geo II Medium Large (Orange/Bue/White) 85-105kgs 60 hours... more »
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Radio Repair
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Thought I would share this with people. I've had a problem with my Yaesu VX2e Radio recently. PTT was not working. I investigated all sorts of options to try and get a repair done but to no avail (no one was willing to have a look at it, or I was quote £45 'just to have a look' or worse was advised to chuck it out and by a new set -... more »
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Aberdeen round
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I would like to thank the Aberdeen club for an excellent kick off to the 2009 Scottish Nationals. The weather didn't quite play ball but the hospitality was superb. Particular thanks to Simon for providing the accommodation, Katka (sorry if this is spelt wrong) for the endless supply of cakes, Lou, Hillary,... more »
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Weekend 20/21 June
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All, We will hold the AHPC round of the Nationals this weekend as planned. Based at Braemar rather than Aboyne as Big Bad Bob is going to Spain so won't be there to look after us at the Glding Club. Major Simon has a house in Braemar which sleeps 6 in beds (most taken I think), has floor space and room in the garden for half a dozen tents.... more »
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X-Scotia thoughts
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All, I see Dave has beaten me to it in the thanks! I couldn't make it along in the end because I have a bad back, which was pretty galling! The raw buzz of excitement I felt as the race was running is starting to fade now into a warm memory and I want to write some of it down before the sharp edges go completely.... more »
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Gradient Rucsac sale
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To all, in case anyone is intersted before I stick this on skyads etc... Gradient rucksack Black /Orange Excellent condition, almost as new 170L size XL (140L is the L size for reference) Retail £115 £49 ONO Thanks Chris ______________________________ ______________________________ _____ Windows Live™: Keep your life in sync.... more »
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Royal mail - a quick junk mail prevention weblink
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I know it is not 100% paragliding related but it has a large environmental issue (and reduced irritation factor) I thought you might appreciate.... This site was set up by the royal mail to allow you to stop junk mail being delivered to your house - it worked for me for now at my nth address and only takes about 50seconds to do. Saves the hasssle of junk mail and saves a bit of paper to boot....... more »
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Paragliding holiday abraod - advice - Further south
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Guys, thanks for all the replies regarding the holiday options. To be honest, I have done a lot of flying in the chamonix area, annecy, southern france and the weather in April can be more than fickle! Does anyone have any experence of further afield such as greece, spain, canaries etc Thanks in advance!... more »
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Paragliding holiday abraod - advice
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To all, I hope someone can help me out here! Would anyone be able to advise on the following paragliding holiday probably for the last week in April? In general, I am looking for: Preferably flexible dates of arrival (maybe a friday coming back 9 days later on a sunday) but a week would suffice... more »
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Hill Advice
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Hello,
I'm a low airtime CP (member of the Thames Valley club). I'll be in
the Torridon area of Scotland for a week at the beginning of May for
walking and cycling but I'm very tempted to bring my wing too.
Is anyone able to advise me on some good hills in the area which would
be suitable for a bit of ridge soaring or long top to bottoms. Are... more »
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