Training philosophy
We
are a British Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (BHPA) registered school.
As such we teach the official syllabus in accordance with the BHPA technical manual.
All instructors working for South Downs Hang Gliding are current BHPA licensed
instructors.
After the first two introductory days, where tether ropes are used to assist the control, the student must agree that they are responsible for the safe conduct of further flights without tethers and should be confident to do so. It is understood that the instructors have no further direct control over the glider.
The role of the school is to provide the equipment and access to sites where the student can attempt the BHPA flight training exercises. The course fees covers this and other administrative costs. The instructors supervise the use of the school equipment and provide theoretical instruction and practical demonstration. The student should utilise any such instruction to minimise their personal risk when attempting the flight exercises.
We teach hang gliding in good faith because we love the sport and want to help others learn to fly these amazing machines in a safe and responsible manner.
Read the small print! (from our booking form)
All students are required to sign that they understand and accept ....
1) I understand that Hang-Gliding can be a dangerous activity, which may result in injury, permanent disability or death.
2) I intend to attempt the training exercises described in the BHPA Student Training Syllabus.
3) I understand that my BHPA licensed Instructors will supervise my use of the training site and my use of the school equipment. (Permission to use the site or equipment may be withdrawn at any time for any reason whatsoever.)
4) I agree to fully inspect the site and equipment before use and accept responsibility for site dangers and/or equipment failure.
5) I understand that my Instructors are trained in First Aid, but I do not expect of them any extra duty of care than from any others present.
6) I am an independent adult acting freely and without coercion. I fully accept all the risks when learning to Hang-Glide.
Soaring the cliffs at Beachy Head
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South Downs Hang Gliding
Gibraltar
Farm, Firle, East Sussex. BN8 6NB
Tel. 07890 362648
E-mail: info@southdownshanggliding.co.uk