Ratho Repack 2012

[Adrian Smith]

…only 36 days before Ratho Repack 2012 and only 36 hours left to take
advantage of the discount available for those who pay electronically
before 31st Dec 2011 (see below).

If you’re not into electronic banking you can also pay by cheque,
which should be made payable to SHPF and sent to me at the following
address: 20 Cranford Terrace, Aberdeen, AB10 7NQ.

Adrian

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According to the SHPF website the discount rate only goes 'till
Saturday if
paid electronically see below.

Remember - discount only available till 31/12/11

For reserve deployment(s), repacking and most of the workshops the
cost is
£30.

The Steve Nash / Richard Bungay talk is a further £5 - however this
cost is
included within the £30 if you pay electronically before 31st Dec
2011.

Please use these bank details : -
Bank of Scotland, Sort code 80-02-28 Account 00428340

See you there

Scott Rigg

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Is already that time of the year! winter is upon us, and we need a
free
flying event to look forward to. The Scottish Hang Gliding and
Paragliding Federation (SHPF) with the assistance of Sport Scotland
is delighted to announce the 2012SHPF
Paragliding Gathering and Parachute Repack.
The venue is the super tested and weather proof Edinburgh
International
Climbing Arena (EICA) at Ratho (Edinburgh), a place to enjoy a day
out with your family and/or friends. For directions
http://www.eica-ratho.com/content/map-and-directions/2431/ .

The dates.. Saturday 4th of February 2012 from 9:00AM to 19:00 PM.
The building provides the cream of indoor climbing walls which
includes a
100mt long and a four storey high zipline where pilots can take
a breath taking jump in order to test their reserve parachutes and
reserve deployment skills over and over again in a controlled
environment. http://vimeo.com/19582531

This event will provide you with the vital and very much necessary
parachute deployment and parachute repack practice. Many pilots have
already contacted SHPF to thank them for the good practice accrued
during the event following a successful parachute deployment in a
real life emergency.
In addition to a new more comfortable and double sized room for
repacking your parachutes, there will be the assistance of
experienced fellow pilots to repack your “chutes”. There will be
also Free Flying workshops during the day at no additional cost for
all registered participants. We want you to have a full day of
polishing old and new skills, and get current, safe and ready for the
new season. Some of these workshops will be:

* XC Clinic and Flying Tecnique by Triantophylos Gkikopoulos –
Advance XC Serial Team member.
* Speed Flying, the ABC, flying tecnique and courses by CFI Gordie
Olliver (BHPA's first and only Speed Flying Instructor)
* 2 Line Paragliders – Design and Handling by Brendan Reid ( 2011
British Open Series, Open class best new comer)

Last but not least, arguably best event of the day, 2011
X-Alps the toughest adventure race in the world. GB TEAM 1 for the
2011 X-Alps composed by Steve Nash and Richard
Bungay will be providing us with an unforgettable presentation on
their participation of the Red Bull X-Alps this year. Their talk
counts with exclusive footage, conversations and images. This
presentation is a unique opportunity to share with the protagonist
the most clear and fascinating insight of the race.
Steve and Richard will also bring along most of their original ultra
light
– custom built gear for the race in order for you to see and touch
some of the special material necessary to cover the whole length of
the Alps, from end to end by foot or paragliding.

Needless to say how special is the participation of Richard Bungay in
this
presentation, a voice rarely heard, the voice of the ground crew and
the possibility for us to learn of the multiple tasks he had to full
fill to perfection for the overall benefit of Team GB.

More information will be coming in following weeks in the mean
time..get the date marked on your calendar, get registered and join
for a great day!.
Saturday
4thof February

Day event 09:00 to 17:30
* 2 zipline jumps for Parachute testing (additional jumps
available time permitting)
* Parachute re-pack assigned areas and friendly re packing
advice from experienced pilots.
* XC Clinic and flying technique workshop.
* Speed Flying , the ABC, flying technique and courses
workshop.
* 2 liner Paragliders – Design and handling presentation
* Discounts to Pilot's family and friends for the use of
climbing wall, aerial park, etc
* TOTAL £ 30,00

Evening event 18:00 to 19:30
* 2011 X-Alps the toughest adventure race in the world.
(Steve Nash and Richard Bungay)
* TOTAL £5,00

Registration by bank transfer SHPF Bank details:

Bank of Scotland
Sort code 80-02-28
Account 00428340

For more info on payments contact SHPF Treasurer: Adrian Smith
amsmit...@hotmail.com
Important:All “Day Event” registrations paid by bank transfer until
Saturday the 28thof 2012 will benefit of free access to the exclusive
X-Alps
presentation by Steve Nash and Richard Bungay.

For all other information contact the event organizer:
Paolo
Bellezze (SHPF Secretary)
puroca...@yahoo.es
Tel: +44 (0)7756206823
Skype:
paolo.bellezze