2026 Classic Accuracy National Championships

The re-run of the 54th Classic Accuracy National Championships will be held at South Cerney airfield, Gloucestershire, on 17-18th October by kind permission of Birdwings Airsports. The event will be a tow launch open to both parascending and paragliding wings, and landing is on an inflatable tuffet. 

There will be practice flying on Friday 16th October if there are five or more pilots available.

The main event is open to pilots who have a minimum Club Pilot Tow rating. Only parachutes / parascending wings can compete for the national individual award, but all wing types are allowed in the team event. There will be an award for best UK paraglider pilot, and all wing types can compete for the best female pilot, best newcomer, best young pilot, best veteran, and most improved pilot subject to there being a minimum of three pilots contesting each category.

There will also be a novice competition open to UK pilots without a rating, or UK pilots who have held a Club Pilot rating for no more than 24 months, are entering the novice competition for the first time since achieving Club Pilot status and have not previously won the novice competition. Pilots without a rating must be accompanied by their own instructor.

Classic Accuracy Rules UK Nationals 2026

Birdwings Emergency Procedure

 

Payments need to be made by Sunday 4th October to get the early bird entry fee of £35 for pilots who entered the July event and £70 for pilots who did not enter the July event. There will be an additional fee of £20 after the 4th October. Only pilots who did not enter the July event need to complete an entry form and sign the Affidavit.  

Entry forms are below.

2026 Classic Nationals Main Entry Form

2026 Classic Nationals Novice Entry Form

2026 Classic Nationals Wing Affidavit

 

Photos from last years event.