Parachute Repacking Clinics 

Annual CHGC parachute repacking clinics. 

Some incredible winter’s flights have been had by many pilots. Well done to everyone who has been getting out there and enjoying these magic conditions.As the weather warms up and conditions start to get spicier, it is a good time to make sure you get your reserve re-packed. CHGC will once again be running reserve re-pack sessions at the Wagonwheel Road Club House. Dates and other information below:

Saturday 19th August - 5:30pm (non-steerables only)

Saturday 2nd September - 5:30pm (non-steerables only)

Saturday 9 September - 5:30pm (steerable reserve re-pack night)

Location - Wagonwheel Road Club House, Boyland

Cost - $30

What to bring - reserve, harness (option to hang and practice throw before re-packing), elastic bands, reserve bag and handle, reserve re-packing manual, correct change, drinks to have with pizza dinner if desired

What is provided - experienced reserve re-packing pilots to help you complete your re-pack, pizza dinner, great fun and great company

If you wish to attend one of these sessions, please email RSVP with the date you wish to attend and any dietary requirements (we can arrange vegetarian and vegan pizzas). For the first 2 sessions we can take up to 16 people and for the last session we will wait to see how many people wish to attend for a steerable reserve re-pack and we will then see if we can also take any non-steerables for the evening. It is first in first served so get in quick as we had to go to a waiting list last year.

Pilot rescue first aid and first responder training 

We have a fabulous opportunity to offer all CHGC members. Canungra Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club are hosting a pilot rescue first aid and first responder training with Chief Flying Instructors in conjunction with Queensland Ambulance Service / Emergency Services Professionals, for mutual benefits.

This training will be ground based and will involve scenarios with both hang gliders and paragliders. The training objective is to familiarise Queensland Ambulance Officers and pilots alike with possible pilot accident scenarios, pilot equipment and how to best help as a first responder while complementing Ambulance Services Standard Operating Procedures. In the event of a real emergency/accident, training can prepare all team members to be more effective to help produce the best possible outcome.

EVENT - Pilot Rescue First Aid and First Responder Training with Queensland Ambulance Service

WHEN - Saturday 16th September 2017

WHERE - CHGC Clubhouse, Wagonwheel Road, Boyland

TIME - 7am to 8am breakfast provided. Training 8am - 10:30am

COST - Nil

What to bring: Your enthusiastic self, note pad and pen if you are keen to take notes, attire that is suitable for simulating HG and PG incidents at ground level (you will be working on the ground in the bomb out so be prepared to get a little dirty 

 RSVP: No later than Monday 11th September as we need to let the ambos know how many will be attending. It is absolutely imperative that you only RSVP if you 100% intend on attending this wonderful opportunity as we will have food purchased and the ambos will organise their training depending on how many people are attending. 

 If you RSVP and then find that you are unable to attend, you must let me know by no later than Thursday 14th September. 

 We will need some help on the day so please let me know if you can help with any of the below: 

 Breakfast preparation - need to be at Club House by 6:30am Clean up - required to stay back about 20-30min after the training session Equipment - we need a couple of hang gliders set up with harness attached and a couple of PG harnesses for use in the simulations. We also need people to bring their helmets 

 This is a fabulous opportunity so get involved!!

RSVP - email CHGC secretary Re:pilot rescue training