Welcome to the KHPA Website
The Kernow Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (KHPA) exists to promote, facilitate and protect the free-flying activities of its members and visiting flyers by responsible airmanship and mutual understanding with the owners and those accountable for the land from which we have permission to fly.
All members of the KHPA and visiting flyers are required to be members of the sole UK Hang Gliding and Paragliding governing body, the BHPA. The BHPA administers a continuous pilot training scheme, from beginner to expert, and all members have world wide third party insurance protection.
The KHPA developed from the the Kernow Hang Gliding Association (KHGA) in 2002. Before that it was the Kernow Sailwing Association formed in 1975. A club founder is still an active member.
In the UK and abroad, the KHPA organises trips to paragliding and hang gliding sites and competitions. Each year members compete in inter-club, national and international competitions.
The KHPA has pilots flying in the British National League comprising 40 of the top British pilots. This year pilots have also competed successfully in the Pre-Europeans, British Nationals, the British Open Series, the British Club Challenge, and the Bleriot Cup.
Our active flying membership extends from age 18 to 80 and the club is known as one of the most friendly in the country.
Have fun and fly safely.
Monthly Meeting
There is a monthly meeting on the second Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in St. Rumon’s Social Club, Penryn Street, Redruth, Cornwall TR15 2SP. Telephone 01209 215743. Non-members are welcome.
For directions to the new meeting venue please refer to the October 2010 bulletin or contact a KHPA committee member.
Frostbite Comp Update
Hi all, the Kernow frostbite competition this weekend, although we still have some doubts on the weather we hope to go ahead, we will confirm Thursday evening when we have a updated forecast. We will most likely be using sites in the Perranporth /St Agnes area with a social on the Saturday evening at the Portreath Arms, film show and pasty supper for £5 (need to book this with me please so we can order the pasties in, any veggies) Portreath is about 15-20 min from the flying sites and has several b+b including the pub. Regards Pete.
Frostbite Social
Hi all,
Just a ‘heads up’ for anyone thinking of coming down to the Kernow Frostbite Comp.
We are arranging a social ‘Charity Film Night’ for Saturday 28 Jan at the Portreath Village Hall. The point of the evening will be to have a few beers with some mates, soak the beer up with a pasty or two and watch some dodgy films of gratuitous flying action – oh, and also to raise some money for Pete Coad’s taxi service otherwise known as the Cornwall Air Ambulance. To raise the cash we will charge a few quid to cover the cost of the pasties, drinks and the hall.
Hopefully the weather will behave this year and we’ll look forward to seeing you next weekend.
Andy R
Frostbite Comp
Hi all, the Kernow frostbite comp will be held over the weekend 28/29 Jan, this is a fun comp flying the scenic coastal sites of Cornwall, although ridge racing may be the task for the day it is not unusual for the sea thermal it show itself allowing modest XCs. All are welcome but we may be using sites with limited or no bottom landing so it may be best to check before you bring your novice friend along. There is no shortage of B&B in Cornwall at this time of year so no need to pre-book until we know the weather and which sites we may be using. Looking forward to seeing you all and merry x-mass. Cheers Pete
Please note: December’s meeting will be at St Rumon’s club, on Thursday 8th December
fantastic day for all, Carbis looking its best with the Hangies having a great time from the top take field, including some visiting Condors…think they were getting some practice in for the Frosbite, and us Paras taking advantage of the slightly stronger winds and flying the dunes down low, great dau for all.
Steve.
Carbis looking good for today, if anyone is going please remember to use the newly cleared parking spaces…..aparently steve and nigels fees are quite reasonable!!!!
see you there.
Steve.