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Title Author Date
I am just out of school and I'm not sure what to do next? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
When I go out on the hill I feel ignored. Nobody offers me advice. Why is this? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
I am finding it difficult as there are always other gliders hogging the lift in front of take-off. Chris Lovell 07/01/2020

I am a new pilot and am finding it difficult to fly as there are always other gliders hogging the lift in front of take-off. What can I do?
How do I know the best place to go flying on a certain day? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
Who should I speak to at a site regarding site rules and safety? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
Pilots I learned with have many more hours than me. What am I doing wrong? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020

I have been flying for over a year but only have a handful of hours, yet pilots I learned with have 20 more. What am I doing wrong?
There are some sites in the guide that require higher rating than I have to fly. Why is this? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
How can I take my BHPA pilot exam? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
Does the club organise holidays away? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
How do I take part in the various Avon competitions? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
How can I improve my XCs and compete for the club? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
I want to be a club coach and have the right experience. Will the club pay for it? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
I want to be on the committee. How do I go about it? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
What equipment does the club own? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
Should I go to club meetings? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
What are associate members? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
What do I do if I see pilots flying our sites who are not members? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
What is the Bash? Is it a kind of indoctrination ceremony? I don’t wanna get hit. Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
Why is everyone on about Telegram? This is the 21st Century! Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
Why do people keep saying they’re meeting at Waitrose? Are they food snobs? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
What's the deal with the Rifle Range? I don't want to get shot. Chris Lovell 07/01/2020
At Westbury people keep telling me they've flown out past the chimney. Are they pulling my leg? Chris Lovell 07/01/2020

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