BHPA Accuracy Paragliding and Classic
Paragliding Accuracy
In Paragliding Accuracy there are UK club competitions, a UK National Championships, FAI Cat 2 overseas open competitions, a European Cup series, a World Cup series, FAI Continental (Europe, Africa, Asia-Oceania, Pan America) Championships, FAI World Championships and a World Air Games.
‘Paragliding Accuracy’ competitions can take place on a hill or on an airfield using paragliders. These competitions are run in accordance with rules set out by the FAI, and pilots will be penalised if they fall over on landing.
Classic Accuracy
In Classic Accuracy there are UK club competitions, a National Championships and a European Grand Prix series where there are awards for individuals and teams of three pilots.
‘Classic Accuracy’ competitions take place on airfields where tow launched parachutes and parascending canopies are predominantly used by competitors, however, winched launched paragliders are also used. Pilots are allowed to fall over on landing in accordance with ‘Classic Accuracy’ rules.