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Knowledge base
Here you'll find a wealth of information including flying theory, local xc routes, key safety considerations.
We've preserved some of the best articles and content from over the years. Some of it is gold dust. Reading it will definitely make you a better pilot and it might just save your life!
Wainwright-bagging
Wainwright-bagging around the "skyline" of Grasmere valley For the hike & flyers out there, here is a short video about Wainwright-bagging around the "skyline" of Grasmere valley. This task is always different. There are almost infinite variations on this easy route, depending on the weather.
Apr 221 min read
Jocky Sanderson's deep dive on flying the Lake District
Jocky Sanderson on flying the Lake District. A deep dive on topography, sea breeze vs convergence, and tactics that will help XC pilots in the Lakes who are aiming for long distances
Apr 16, 20211 min read
Sharing the Lakes with low flying jets
Tim Oliver on how we can share our airspace more safely when flying in an area regularly used by fast jets Typhoon - low over Thirlmere...
Mar 28, 20211 min read
Seven ways to fcuk it up
Be prepared for the worst - practise throwing your reserve David Ashcroft The classic failed 360 Making the 1st 360 in front of the hill...
Mar 25, 20164 min read
Dust devil on the Old Man of Coniston
A lone glider soars over the Old Man By Geoff Moss Tim Oliver and myself walked to the top of Coniston Old Man today. We met Simon Blake...
Dec 27, 20154 min read
Mountain flying safety tips and XC cautions
Approaching Whiteless Pike from Swinside By Chris Scammell Pilot profile Expert. In 2001 solo vol bivvied 850km through the Alps. Chris...
Sep 16, 20153 min read
Pulled into the 'white room' over Stony Cove Pike
Launch at Clough Head By John Hamlett XC flight details Take off: Clough Head , Landing: Staveley Turnpoint distance: 34km, Duration 1h...
Aug 17, 20117 min read
Wave Flying In Cumbria
By Colin De Gasperi Cumbrian pilots, knowingly or otherwise, probably come across wave and or its effects more often than most that fly...
May 20, 20109 min read
Clough Head Struggle
A great view over Helvellyn towards Ullswater Local expert Kitt Rudd comments on several paragliding flights made from Clough Head along...
Oct 3, 20098 min read
Cloud Flying!
By David Ashcroft Playing with giants? "Shit happens" No matter what your thoughts are about flying in clouds, it can easily happen...
Jan 18, 20064 min read
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