Tony Colombat 1949-2026
Many members of a certain age will remember Tony from the 1990’s when he was an active member of the Pennine Soaring Club, serving on the committee and publishing the newsletter for many years.
Welcome to the Pennine Soaring Club Website
The Pennine Soaring Club may not be the largest Hang gliding and Paragliding club in the UK
but we're one of the most active.
We have great flying sites to cover most wind directions with some of the best XC potential in the UK...
... and welcome visiting pilots to fly The Pennines with open arms. (See our site guide).
Although we currently do not run a strict Members Only policy we would rather have you on our team.
Not only because of the benefits to you, but also because over the years we have negotiated agreements with farmers
and landowners and would like to keep them as happy with flying as we are.
Notices
Pennine Soaring Club April 2026 Newsletter
May 19, 2026 13:37
About
The Pennine Soaring Club caters for Hang Gliding (HG), Paragliding (PG) and Powered HG / PG pilots w…
Sites
We will try and give you as much information as possible about the Pennines flying sites to make you…
Competitions
The Pennine Soaring Club runs a number of friendly competitions, (organised by the Competition Secre…
Safety
WARNING
Free flying is an enjoyable activity which requires fitness, knowledge, skill, judgement, a…
Tony Colombat 1949-2026
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Many members of a certain age will remember Tony from the 1990’s when he was an active member of the Pennine Soaring Club, serving on the committee and publishing the newsletter for many years.
Edenfield Lambing Closure
Friday, March 27, 2026
Edenfield will be closed for Lambing from 1st April 2024 to 25 May 2026 inclusive. Please adhere to the closure.ThanksAndy (Sites Officer)
Edenfield Lambing Closure Update
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Update on Edenfield Site AccessLast month, I reported that after discussions with the farmer grazing sheep and lambs on the landing field, we had managed to keep the site open with an extended
Pendle Hill–East Face
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Hi all,We have been informed about an accident that occurred on Pendle Hill on Sunday 11th August 24. There are limited details regarding the circumstances of the incident or the condition of the
FLARM issues
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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GASCo Safety Evening
Monday, February 12, 2024
GASCO Safety evening - Monday 19th Feb, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Sea View Inn.This is a joint event with Bowland Forest Gliding Club and is a safety talk delivered by GASCOo (General Aviation Safety
Winter Hill Access Update
Friday, May 08, 2026
Hi all, Winter Hill top drivable access is open again. Please see note below from John at ArqivaGood morning,I’m pleased to confirm that the three years of mast works at Winter Hill have now been
Edenfield Lambing Closure
Friday, March 27, 2026
Edenfield will be closed for Lambing from 1st April 2024 to 25 May 2026 inclusive. Please adhere to the closure.ThanksAndy (Sites Officer)
Edenfield Lambing Closure Update
Thursday, May 08, 2025
Update on Edenfield Site AccessLast month, I reported that after discussions with the farmer grazing sheep and lambs on the landing field, we had managed to keep the site open with an extended
GASCo Safety Evening
Monday, February 12, 2024
GASCO Safety evening - Monday 19th Feb, 7:30 to 9:30 pm at the Sea View Inn.This is a joint event with Bowland Forest Gliding Club and is a safety talk delivered by GASCOo (General Aviation Safety
Repack 27th March 2022
Monday, March 28, 2022
A big thanks to Barry Sayer for organising this at the Chipping Village hall on Sunday.We had a morning and an afternoon session with Guy Richardson from Ginger Nomad who gave us all the benefit of
Pilot Lecture 2 – 17th January 2022
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Metoerro, Mereteology, Meterelegy WeatherAn excellent turnout of Pilot candidates attended a presentation at the Sea View as part of our series of talks preparing members for their exam. Our own Jacob
Pennine Soaring Club Awards 2023
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
The awards for the 2023 season were awarded at the well attended AGM. The winners are as follows:Paraglider Pilot Improvement AwardEd Knowlesand Matt Baird (not present)First 25km XC FlightEd
X - Dales '21 Challenge
Friday, August 13, 2021
The X - Dales '21 Challenge will run over the extended weekend of the 10,11,12th September to coincide with the DHPC social event.
Club Awards 2021
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Congratulations to the following award winners for 2021.Pilot Improvement AwardPG Pilot Improvement Award: Tamas MerkPG Pilot Improvement Award: Emma Wrathall HG Pilot Improvement Award: Doug
Bonus April 2025 Club Night - Pete Logan - 100km or Bust
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
As a special treat, we’ve had one more club night before the break until next winter. Pete Logan, Dales Club Chief Coach kindly agreed to come and talk to us about getting to the next level and flying
Amazing Flights with Richard Meek
Tuesday, January 07, 2025
Monday 11th November Club Night Meeting – SeaView Inn – 7:30pmThis was yet another excellent evening with Richard Meek presenting a well put together collection of slides and videos covering his
Social Night October 2024 - Weather forecasting to fly
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Pennine Soaring Club first Club Night of the season. Weather forecasting to fly. Various speakers to help to simplify good to fly, safe to fly and choosing the correct site.Thanks to Brian Stewart,