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BHPA Documents

The following table lists all BHPA documents available on this website.

All BHPA forms available on this website are listed on our BHPA forms page, the fees charged by the BHPA are listed on our BHPA fees page, and a list of all available BHPA club bulletins can be found on our club bulletins page.

You can also download a list of printed BHPA 'versioned' training documents, available from the BHPA office to schools, clubs and registered licensed members.

If you still can't find what you are looking for, please contact the BHPA office.

Document Details File Size Uploaded
AR_Tug_Matching.pdf Aerotow tug to glider speed matching 74k 31.03.2023
Acronyms.pdf Acronyms frequently used in airsports. 75k 26.03.2019
Advanced_Pilot_Syllabus.pdf Syllabus and notes for the "Advanced Pilot" Exam. See also "Advanced Pilot" Tasks. 368k 16.06.2015
Advanced_Pilot_Tasks.pdf Tasks for "Advanced Pilot" Rating - for information only. Members wishing to take their "Advanced Pilot" exam are advised to consult the Pilot Task book (available from the BHPA Office) 44k 06.10.2012
Alternative_Entry_PRS.pdf Alternative Entry to the Pilot Rating Scheme - Information for pilots who have trained outside of the BHPA, and wish to join the BHPA and the BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme. 75k 18.04.2013
BHPA_2022_AGM_Reports.pdf BHPA 2022 AGM Reports 22634k 09.02.2022
BHPA_2023_AGM_Pack.pdf BHPA 2023 AGM Pack 8967k 21.02.2023
BHPA_Certification.pdf BHPA Certification Factsheet 62k 26.03.2021
BHPA_D_and_E_of_O.pdf BHPA Diversity and Equality of Opportunity Policy. 107k 26.03.2019
BHPA_Dev_School_Facts.pdf BHPA Development Schools factsheet 97k 05.07.2021
BHPA_EC_Position.pdf BHPA Electronic Conspicuity position paper (August 2022) 2499k 09.09.2022
BHPA_EP_Training_Guide.pdf BHPA Elementary Pilot Training Guide 2489k 23.05.2021
BHPA_Loan_Scheme.pdf BHPA Loan Scheme 97k 26.11.2020
BHPA_M_and_A.pdf BHPA Memorandum and Articles of Association (amended 27 February 2016) 199k 13.07.2021
BHPA_Rules.pdf BHPA Rules for Individual Flying Members 75k 14.11.2022
BHPA_Tech_Manual_21.pdf BHPA Technical Manual - Latest version (includes all amendments up to and including amendment 21) 2485k 07.04.2022
BHPA_Tech_Manual_s20.pdf BHPA Technical Manual - Superseded version (includes all amendments up to and including amendment 20) 7680k 07.04.2022
Child_Protection.pdf BHPA Child Protection Policy 53k 29.06.2009
Club_Repack_Guide.pdf How to run a BHPA Club Repack 90k 03.12.2016
Coach_Course_Setup.pdf How to set up a two day BHPA Club Coach course 76k 17.03.2020
Collision_Avoidance.pdf RAF pamphlet about the mid air collision potential in the skies near RAF Fairford 1179k 19.02.2015
Dealing_With_Press.pdf Dealing with the media following a serious incident 65k 12.03.2015
Dealing_with_incidents.pdf Dealing with incidents and accidents 39k 02.10.2023
Dual_Flying_Factsheet.pdf Dual Flying Fact Sheet 1059k 16.09.2015
En_PG_Classes.pdf EN PG Classes Summary - EN Paraglider Classes & Pilot Skills 59k 02.04.2019
Evidence_of_Insurance.pdf Evidence of third party aviation insurance 1697k 05.01.2023
FAI_Anti-Doping_Rules.pdf FAI Anti-Doping Rules & Procedures 507k 19.12.2014
HG_Airworthiness.pdf Hang Glider Airworthiness Certification 53k 26.02.2019
In_an_Emergency.pdf Who to call in an emergency in the UK - fact sheet 229k 17.12.2014
Info_For_Visiting_Pilots.pdf Guidance for visiting overseas pilots 307k 22.05.2023
Parachute_Advice.pdf Emergency Parachute Advice (extract from pilot Handbook) 471k 01.07.2023
Parachute_Repacking.pdf Emergency Parachute Repacking - Liability Insurance 74k 18.08.2017
Paramotor_SPHG_C_of_C.pdf SPHG Code of Conduct for paramotor pilots and pilots of other types of SPHG, replacing old and unused Foot Launched Self Propelled Hang Glider Code of Practice (2005) 90k 20.04.2023
Pilot_Syllabus.pdf Syllabus and notes for the "Pilot" Exam. See also "Pilot" Tasks. 43k 13.01.2010
Pilot_Tasks.pdf Tasks for "Pilot" Rating - for information only. Members wishing to take their "Pilot" exam are advised to consult the Pilot Task book (available from the BHPA Office) 55k 05.12.2015
Power_Coach_Licences.pdf Power Coach and Senior Power Coach Licences 13k 13.01.2010
SIV.pdf SIV Course Information Sheet 117k 26.10.2023
SSDR.pdf Microlights (including SSDR's) and the BHPA 101k 02.11.2021
Site_Sovereignty.pdf To avoid inter-club and inter-sport disputes, and help protect existing sites, this Site Sovereignty Code of Practice applies to both Clubs and individual pilots. 90k 09.04.2022
Speed_Flying.pdf Speed Flying Qualifications and Training 96k 07.12.2015
Tow_Permit_Guidance.pdf BHPA guidance on applications for inclusions in the AIP (e.g. permanent permit to tow at a particular site to above 60m agl) 92k 17.03.2021
Training_Qualified_Pilots.pdf Training for Qualified Pilots Information Sheet 73k 19.09.2010
Volunteer_Expenses.pdf BHPA Volunteer Expenses Policy 117k 26.10.2023
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Last updated: 26 October 2023

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