The forecast for Day 2 was quite good but westerly winds so we went to Aspres sur Buech. Unfortunately the winds were a little stronger than expected and there were lenticulars all over the sky. After a couple of re-briefs the day was canned at 3:30 p.m.

Nationals 2008

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The first task of the Nationals in Laragne has been run. The 106km task was won by a Russion pilot, Anton Minskly on board Combat L 13. He was 11 minutes quicker then second placed Gerolf Heinrichs and despite Gerolf taking an earlier start, his lead points were insufficient to better the Russian. Bruce Kavanagh was 3rd and Phippsy fourth. They both flew the course faster than Gerolf but again took the later start and missed out on lead and arrival points. The full scores can be fo

Britain from Above

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BBC's programme partially shot at the Mid Wales BOS.

The BBC are starting the Britain From Above programmes this weekend. There does not seem to be much hang gliding material in the clips on the BBC website but let's hope that changes when it is shown. The clip of Andrew Marr and Jocky Sanderson landing the paraglider is funny. "Should I run?" asks Andrew "No" says Jocky "we'll just stop" - but he forgot to mention the bit about being dragged unceremoniously backwards!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/britainfromabove/ontv/index.shtml

Welcome to the British Hang Gliding Competitions web site.

Within these pages you will find information, Competition News, results and various other pieces of useful information relating to the BHPA hang gliding competitions

Its Primary role is to keep UK hang glider pilots informed about what is happening where, when, and keeping a historical record of those events, both home and abroad.

Who?

The comps-panel are responsible for organising national championships in their discipline, selecting national teams and overseeing all other competitions.

What?

From results from the UKNXCL, inter club competitions, and various other means, pilots are encouraged to partake in National Competitions. From these results pilots are then selected and encouraged to participate in international competitions

Where?

There are usually four competitions run by the Hang Gliding Competitions Panel annually; three of these form the British Open Series and the other is our National Championships which is also run as an international open championship under FAI (Federation Aeronautique Internationale) rules. Our nationals are always sanctioned as an FAI Category 2 competition and the results are used in the FAI WPRS (World Pilot Ranking Scheme) rankings; occasionally we also apply for one of the BOS meets to be sanctioned by the FAI.

When?

Competition dates can be found on the Competition Calendar page

Why?

By the processes involved in encouraging Pilots to fly in these competitions, and the exchange of knowledge in advanced flying techniques, pilots learn to get the best out of their gliders, and themselves. Due to these training techniques employed, the British team has, over the years been rather successful in International Competitions. 2007 was a prime example of the success that can be achieved

2007 World Champions

Back row left to right: Gary Wirdnam; Richard Lovelace; Dave Matthews; Robin Hamilton
Front row left to right: Carl Wallbank; Bruce Kavanagh

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