Peak Soaring
Peak Soaring
Peak Soaring
PEAK SOARING ASSOCIATION
PEAK SOARING ASSOCIATION
Paragliding & Hang Gliding In The Peak District
Paragliding & Hang Gliding In The Peak District
SAFETY WHEN FLYING IN THE PEAKS
This page contains important safety information for members flying our sites.
It is important to note that the information given here is summarised for reference purposes.
Complete information is included in the PSA Sites Guide which is available to all members and needs to be carefully read before flying any of our sites.
This page contains important safety information for members flying our sites.
It is important to note that the information given here is summarised for reference purposes.
Complete information is included in the PSA Sites Guide which is available to all members and needs to be carefully read before flying any of our sites.
REMEMBER!
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Other than specific flying equipment it is suggested that pilots consider taking the following items with them when heading out to the hills.
Personal Items
- Food & drink for the day ahead. Avoid large metal flasks in your harness backpack as they can cause injury.
- High energy food such as chocolate bars.
- Sunscreen.
- Fully charged mobile phone.
- Layered clothing system including gloves and hat.
Safety Equipment
- Radio
- Whistle - Six short blasts every minute to signal distress. Three short blasts as response.
- First aid kit in your car/glider//harness.
- Space Blanket.
- Hook knife for canopy or reserve if being dragged.
- Emergency service contact details and specific location information of your chosen site.
- Map of local terrain and up-to-date airspace.
AIRSPACE
PSA SITES & LOCAL AIRSPACE
- All PSA sites are situated within controlled airspace and close to one of the busiest airports in Europe (Manchester International Airport).
- It is vital that all members understand and comply with airspace rules.
- Serious violations of these rules threaten not only our local flying freedoms, but the entire future of the sport and free flying in the UK!
- If you do not understand the airspace limits that exist for any PSA site you are intending to fly, then please consult a Club Coach or experienced pilot and do not fly the site!
ACCIDENTS & EMERGENCY SERVICES
There is a lot of information in the sites guide on this and it is summarised as follows:
There is a lot of information in the sites guide on safety and procedures as well as specific information on our sites including grid references and potential dangers. These should be read carefully in conjunction with this summary guide.
An overview of the process is:
- Personal safety first
- Attempt to reach any casualty
- Assess the casualty and situation
- Give first aid if you can
- Organise the scene
- Call emergency services
- Prepare for evacuation
- Report
Flying Accidents - Procedure Summary
If you think you have witnessed an accident while you are flying, land as soon and as safely as possible, then:
- Assess the situation - further dangers?
- Assess the casualty & give first aid if possible otherwise assist others.
- Organise any bystanders to help with casualty or securing the scene.
Note important information for emergency services:
- Casualty name and details of injuries.
- Note the details of the area, hill, field, valley, obstructions etc.
- Location, grid references, street names, postcodes etc.
Contact the emergency services
- Use 999 ask for relevant service dependent on location.
- Give the information previously gathered when requested.
Prepare for emergency services:
- Other pilots flying should be told to land immediately by any means available.
- Have somebody wait to meet emergency services on a road if in an isolated spot.
- Use any markers that may be available such as fluorescent vests that may help indicate where you are.
Procedure Following The Event
AFTER THE EVENT
If you witness a flying-related accident or incident, report it as soon as possible (after the police & AAIB) to the BHPA Technical officers:
Tel 0116 289 4316.
Complete a BHPA Incident Report Form (IRF) from the BHPA web site (on-line) as soon as possible.
Record full details of any witnesses before they depart and get them to submit a form also.
BHPA Report Form Online
PEAKSOARING ASSOCIATION
