Slovenia, in the Julian Alps, is a country where Records are set. The Valic brothers hold the World Record here for Out and Return. The Tandem O&R World record is also held here and our Brett, xTc, also holds the British O&R record here.
These places, on the Spanish side of the Pyrenees, have a long history of big comps and reliable flying. They are regular venues for PWCs and other world class competitions.
In 2008 we had 12 pilots across two weeks. 11 of the twelve candidates passed and now hold their Pilot rating.
Slovenia, set in the heart of the Julian Alps. Truly a flyers paradise.
Our accommodation is set just yards from the beautiful Bohinj Lake with the landing field just a short stroll from your room. From here we can access all the best sites in the
Alps, whether they be flying around the lake or a short drive in our comfortable, airconditioned vehicles to big name sites like Tolmin, Lijak and Gerlitzen.
Our trips are suited from 'just CP' through to Skygod, although we often catagorise the weeks to ensure a better harmony of flying skills.
The season in Slovenia has two great periods. Feb/March give great thermalling in the South, based at Lijak. The site is at its best at this time of year. In the period of May-Aug the main Alps comes alive, a time when Records are set.
Bassano, one of the most reliable destinations in Europe. With it's XC season starting as early as February and going on as late is Oct/Nov, it is the perfect place to stay current as well as enjoy fantastic thermalling all year round.
More details to be published soon.
Ager, at the foothills of the Pyrenees and just 90 minutes away, Castejon, in the heart of the Pyrenees.
Our accommodation are a set of beautiful chalets surrounding a lush, green lawn. Within a 100 meters you will find the landing field, bar/restraurant and open air swimming pool. What more could you want?
Ok, maybe you could want more. How about reliable, thermic flying on a huge, two tiered, ridge. FAI triangle
s are easy here and long XCs, both along the ridge and over the back, are accessible most of the time in the hugely reliable area.
We operate in this region during Aug and Sept, the best time to enjoy the Pyrenees.
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Earn your BHPA Pilot rating on one of our tailored courses!
We will be holding two of these hugely succesful courses again in 2010. The 1st in Slovenia where you can absorb the information in the beauty of the Alps. The 2nd in the reliable destination of Ager.
The week will teach you all about XC, canopy control, thermalling and Alpine flying as well as taking you though the outstanding tasks in your BHA task book. At the end of the week, once the tasks are complete, you will take the Pilot exam, hopyfully returning home to claim your Pilot Rating!