Coaching

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"There are old pilots and there are bold pilots, but there are no old, bold pilots."

Coaching is a fundamental activity for the club in its aim to promote safe flying in Scotland. Throughout the year the club holds coaching sessions to tackle a number of flying issues, such as Thermalling, XC Flying, Landing Approach. Sessions are a mixture of theory followed by (weather permitting) practical training on the hill. There are also a number of varied flying topics covered in the Winter Club Nights.

The BHPA coaching scheme aims to provide continuation training opportunities for pilots from the moment they leave initial training in a school environment right through to top competition level. Club coaches attend a 2 day training course run by the BHPA covering communication, skills assessment, conditions assessment and much much more.

As part of Lanarkshire and Lothian's commitment to this ideal, we have a team of dedicated coaches for both hang gliding and paragliding. They are always available to advise and assist you expand your flying experience in a structured and safe manner.

Coaching happens both on the hill (informal one to one or groups) and off the hill (pub, club meetings). Sometimes email is useful way of discussing your experiences in public on the club message board or on a one-to-one basis with one of the club coaches. Suitable topics for coaching run from refining a front launch to competition flying to the never ending topic (the weather) and its effects on our flying.

Please find some articles below (any new articles welcome):-


There is also quite a lot of content at Judith Mole's website, see:-

Club coaches will also help you progress towards BHPA awards such as Pilot rating (and onwards). So next time you are looking for advice or even if you are just sitting on the hill waiting for conditions to improve, approach one of your coaches and ask them a really difficult question and see if they can answer it!

Its a great idea to fill in an Experience Form before you go and tackle your club coach. In that way you can get advice tailored to your specific experience. Coaches will generally always be keen to help but if he/she is just about to launch into the thermal of the day you may have to ask your question later!

As of the winter of 2010/11 a new Learners Group has been set up. The purpose of this group is nurture low air time post CP pilots in their early post qualification period.

As well as the Qualified Coaches, all club members are generally a friendly bunch and are always ready to lend a hand or to answer any questions. So when you are on the hill, don't be afraid to ask! And many coaches actually prefer you to ask rather than risk being 'pushy' with their advice.

If you have any further questions about preparations or coaching in general then email coaching@llsclub.org.uk.

Table of Contents

Page title Most recent update Last edited by
WindTalkers November 8, 2011 2:51 PM Alastair P
Videos July 5, 2011 1:34 PM Alastair P
News Archive November 8, 2011 1:54 PM Alastair P
Group Text June 13, 2011 12:03 AM Alastair P
Links June 6, 2011 12:16 PM Alastair P
Flying in Brazil May 31, 2011 8:19 PM Alastair P
Tinto BBQ Trophy May 2, 2011 9:40 PM Alastair P
Chairmans Trophy May 2, 2011 9:24 PM Alastair P
Weather Forecasting May 2, 2011 11:15 AM Alastair P
Learning June 6, 2011 5:22 PM Alastair P
Flying in strong winds May 2, 2011 11:30 AM Alastair P
Club Distance Trophy May 2, 2011 9:37 PM Alastair P
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