The Scottish Hang-gliding + Paragliding Federation consists of all the BHPA affiliated clubs in Scotland.
Blog
X-Scotia
Links and more detail about the first time this highly successful event was held- in May 2008 - see the blog for lots more info and links to videos etc, or the X-Scotia group for discussions. Even better though is the X-Scotia 2008 DVD This is not just a copy of the tv article that you may already know of - but is an excellent - professionally produced and entertaining work telling the whole story of the first (2008) event with lots of interviews flying footage and more - all this and it is available for only GBP10. Don`t just believe me though - with quotes like this you know you should order it now ...
"Just watched the DVD again. Brilliant stuff! Captured the atmosphere really well with great flying shots and interviews. Its got me fired up for it again this year!" Iain Wallace.
X-Scotia 2008 - Google Earth
Please find here a 3MB KMZ file - suitable for use with Google Earth - containing all the track logs for the competitors in the 2008 event along with a few overlays and if saved should help make the above tour a little more interesting.
Scottish Nationals Paragliding Series
SHPF Group
Browse all the posts within the SHPF group or receive posts by Email:
Events / Calendar
This page contains a Google calendar with any events known - if you have a Google account you can then add these same events very easily to your personal calendar. Normally each event will also include location, contact details, web link etc. If you know of any events - tell me via email so I can tell everyone else.
Flying sites
There is one detailed profile and that is for Hillend as well as links to various sites around Scotland via the club websites.
You can also help generate a new webpage for a particular flying site in Scotland by filling in this form. Any sites submitted will be checked with the local club prior to inclusion.
Articles
This currently includes the minutes from both the recent committee meeting as well as the SHPF AGM in 2007 as well as an excellent Hang-gliding article from the AHPC written by Colin Harrison
I am very willing to try and generate new issue(s) of Flying Scot however I do feel that if you can help by sending articles, photos for inclusion that would be better!
Schools
This page links to the 2 schools in Scotland - Cloudbusters Paragliding and Flying Fever Paragliding
Clubs
The clubs page conatins links to the BHPA / SHPF affiliated clubs within Scotland
If you as a representative of the club would like a Picture Link as well or whatever - then just contact me.
Links
Free flying related links - you are welcome to send me any of your favourite (flying related!) links asap using this form.
Galleries
This is your chance to have those stunning pictures or even movies published free for the whole world to see - I have plenty of hosting capacity so send them to me now. If tied in with a story and GPS tracklogs even better. Links to your Picasa, Facebook, Bebo etc albums welcomed.