Trips checklist
So you are packing for one of our epic flying holidays! speak to someone running the trip for specifics, but Here’s our rundown of flying holiday essentials.
KIT
INSTRUMENTS
PAPERWORK
SAFETY
CLOTHING
ADVICE
- Print off your repatriation insurance details and keep a copy in your harness and your wallet.
- Email a copy of your insurance, passport & BHPA card to yourself and emergency contact
- Research the flying local area using flyxc.app and know the local emergency numbers.
- Make sure your kit is ready to go – hang your harness up and make sure none of the adjustments have slipped and get your reserve repacked.
- When flying keep your phone accessible at all times. Make sure your phone will work where you are going or get a local sim card.
- Put all your kit in one large duffle bag that doesn’t look like a paraglider, this protects your kit, makes it less of a target for the airlines to charge you and thieves to steal.
- If your worried about your kit getting lost on the flight the airline is liable for £1100 per piece if it goes missing. If you want cover for more you can fill in a ‘special declaration of value’ when you check in which will cover up to £2500. Most airlines will charge something for this though.
- Equipment insurance is available from lots of places – ask you home insurance provider.
- Be as current as you can to get the most out of the trip, even if you can’t get out flying go and practice your ground handling.
- Swat up on your theory. We recommend the book Thermal Flying as essential reading.
MISCELLANEOUS
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