Coaches
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.
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 one of these forms before you go and tackle your club coach Experience profile - that way 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!
LLSC Club Coaches
(click on an image to get the coach profile. Please note that some of the hours and
distances flown are now badly out of date!)
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