RAF Hang/Paragliding

This is the official Twitter feed for the RAF Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, the home of free flying in the Royal Air Force. Fly Safe, Fly High.

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

Naviter Open and Inter Service Champs. We have a task ! 37k optimised cats cradle, lots of big weather around.
https://t.co/PfxhwXK3h0

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

It's really close! Come on Team RAF!

[UKAFHangParagliding @UKAFHangPara]

Champs at the Naviter - Final Task
The Race started at 1200 BST for the final task of the 2022 Naviter Open, the outcome of which will also decide who wins this year's Inter Service Open Class Championships (individual & team). Best of luck to all 3 teams. https://t.co/6hdjESPVLw

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

Good to see the @UKAFHangPara pilots, including five of our own @RAFHangPara team, supported by @RAFCentralFund, @BFBSSport and @TeamArmyUK getting ready for the first ever overseas Inter Service Paragliding Championships #flysafe #flyhigh

[UKAFHangParagliding @UKAFHangPara]

Practice day at the @naviter_seeyou open and the UKAF teams set tasks around the Soča valley to warm up for the Inter Service Champs. Cobwebs fully blown away for all, with strong thermic conditions and 8000ft cloud base. Pilots were very glad of SIV training earlier in the year!

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

Great news @RAFSportsFed, welcome back @RAFActiveMag; we will look to generate some good copy for you in the coming weeks! 😎

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

With the recent relaxation in COVID-19 restrictions and the support of the BHPA, our NGB, @RAFHangPara tandem pilots have been able to get airborne again, getting some much needed currency with other qualified pilots before resuming their valuable air experience flights #FlySafe

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

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[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

A super short video from @FlightMonkeyUK on his #ReturnToFlying along with other @RAFHangPara pilots post the recent relaxation of some lockdown restrictions as part of the UK Roadmap. Preparations for a safe return to flying has been the focus of our activity for many weeks.

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

To keep spirits up for when COVID restrictions ease, we are planning another Pilot Dev Week at JSPGC Crickhowell, following last year’s successful event. This is a great opportunity for new and experienced pilots alike to regain currency and hone skills in a safe environment.

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

The end of the second lockdown is in England coincided with a super weather forecast for free flying activity. Some of our pilots live close to Westbury on the NW edge of Salisbury Plain and made full use of the excellent flying conditions until last light. #FlySafe #FlyHigh

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

A well framed picture from the harness of @FlightMonkeyUK, one of our rapidly developing members who will be vying for a team place at next year’s Inter Service Paragliding Championships. In the meantime, there is a lot of training and homing of XC skills to be done #FlySafe

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

A beautifully framed shot taken by the passenger of the Chief Coach's @RAFHangPara tandem of our Treasurer @MattyTandy as both pilots climb out at Westbury in Wiltshire on a glorious July day, which saw perfect conditions for brushing up rusty skill sets #FlySafe

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

The @RAFHangPara is very much looking forwards to receiving its first Bipax harnesses for use with our BiBeta 6 rigs as soon they are released.

[Cross Country @xcmag]

This is the Bipax, the new tandem passenger harness from Advance. It's a light (1.8kg), robust and simple step-through design, and pairs perfectly with the Bipro 3 pilot harness.
https://t.co/bGW7f7iNNr

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

A short clip taken from the harness of @RAFHangPara Chairman, Bob Mepham, on his way to Spalding having launched from the winch at (former RAF) North Luffenham (over 30km away) at 1730hrs on a beautiful July evening, to conduct valuable cross country training activity. #flysafe

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

The RAFHPA's contribution to #VirtualAirTatoo is live! We have a video interview hosted by @Jocky_Sanderson of #escapexc which features various RAF Paraglider pilots talking about their experiences and how this relates to their #NextGenRAF roles.
https://t.co/Uqx8sAbPXk

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

The @RAFHangPara is proud to be a part of this year's #VirtualAirTattoo #NextGenRAF

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

Thanks to Jeremy Quin MP (MinDP) for his support of @AirTattoo.

Don't forget, you can continue to watch content at https://t.co/JwfMduBocq as well as on https://t.co/2NtRU6I2y0 #VirtualAirTattoo #NextGenRAF

[Royal Air Force @RoyalAirForce]

Thanks to Jeremy Quin MP (MinDP) for his support of @AirTattoo.

Don't forget, you can continue to watch content at https://t.co/JwfMduBocq as well as on https://t.co/2NtRU6I2y0 #VirtualAirTattoo #NextGenRAF

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

As a long standing and very happy customer of Aerofix, @RAFHangPara would like to thank and John and team for their amazing service. We look forward to maintaining our strong links with Paul, Cassy and James #FlySafe #FlyHigh

[Cross Country @xcmag]

Aerofix, one of the UK’s leading #paragliding service and repair workshops, has changed hands. The company has been bought out by members of staff, with the support of another paraglider pilot, Paul Summers.
https://t.co/4qbC4iwaHb

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

Have your say about sport in the RAF by answering a few simple questions and be in with a chance of winning in the @RAFCentralFund prize draw. https://t.co/9gk2jDSoMe

[RAF Hang/Paragliding @RAFHangPara]

A fabulous 'An Evening With' event in Bristol, courtesy of @xcmag, enabled our Chief Coach (pictured) and other @RAFHangPara members to meet the legend that is six times @RedBullXAlps winner, outstanding paraglider pilot, athlete and all round nice guy Chrigel Maurer. Simply wow!