A UK wide network of BHPA recreational clubs look after flying sites in their area, and offer guidance and assistance to qualified pilots at a local level. Clubs also provide the supportive flying and social environment that is so important for newly qualified pilots when they leave the familiar school environment for the first time.
Most BHPA recreational clubs are also coaching clubs.
Coaching clubs are able to offer one to one or group coaching to assist pilots to develop their flying skills and progress safely through the BHPA Pilot Rating Scheme.
Recreational Clubs do not however provide training.
Training can only be undertaken at a BHPA Registered School. But your local recreational club can be a useful source of information about BHPA registered schools operating in your area.
If you're looking for someone to teach you to fly, or would like a trial (air experience) flight, please visit our Schools page to search for your nearest BHPA Registered School, or view a full list of all BHPA Registered Schools. You may also wish to visit our Learn to Fly page for a better understanding of what's involved.
Enter the first part of your postcode
(eg. CF44)
To find your nearest BHPA recreational club, please enter the first part of your post code in the search box on the right.
You can also view a map showing the approximate location of all BHPA recreational clubs in the UK.
A list of BHPA recreational clubs can also be viewed by selecting one of the following options:
Club | Disciplines | Contact | Details |
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BHPA Recreational Clubs | |||
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Aberdeen HG & PG Club
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Disciplines Hill, Power Paragliding: Hill, Power |
Contact South Coldstream Farm, Drumoak, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5EL. email: davbic@hotmail.com website: http://www.ahpc.org.uk |
Details |
Club
Dunstable HG and PG Club
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Disciplines Hill, Power Paragliding: Hill, Power |
Contact 53 Burlington Avenue, Kew, Surrey, TW9 4DG. email: secretary@dunstablehpc.co.uk website: http://www.dunstablehpc.com |
Details |
Club
Kernow HG & PG Association
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Disciplines Hill, Tow, Power Paragliding: Hill, Tow, Power |
Contact Mill View, East Road, Stithians, Cornwall, TR13 7BE. email: thesecretary@khpa.co.uk website: http://www.khpa.co.uk |
Details |
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Malvern Aerotow Club
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Disciplines Aerotow, Power |
Contact Tel: 07966 652 972. Idlewild, 11 Forest Drive, Kinver, South Staffs, DY7 6DX. email: atosjase@gmail.com |
Details |
Club
Norfolk HG & PG Club
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Disciplines Tow, Aerotow, Power Paragliding: Tow, Power Parascending: Tow |
Contact 10 Dell Crescent, Norwich, Norfolk, NR5 8GB. email: s.panks@yahoo.co.uk website: http://www.flynorfolk.org |
Details |
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Rutland Airsports
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Disciplines Tow, Power Paragliding: Tow, Power Parascending: Tow |
Contact 17 Pippin Walk, Hardwick, Cambridge, CB23 7QD. email: rutlandairsports@gmail.com |
Details |
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Scottish Hang Gliding Club
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Disciplines Hill, Tow, Power |
Contact 32 Greek Thomson Road, Balfron, G63 0RE. email: smcmeekin@me.com website: http://www.scottish-hanggliding.org.uk |
Details |
BHPA recreational clubs database last updated: 31 January 2025 at 10:18:00 AM