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Social Flying

The HCGB membership represents almost all of the private helicopter owners and pilots in the UK . As part of the social events held and organised by the HCGB, there are regular events to take part in with other club members.

The Club organises an annual calendar of events ranging from lunch fly-ins, cross channel weekend, visits to military establishments and breweries covering just about anything you can think of doing.

The Club actively encourages social flying and many members regularly participate in the organised events. There really is something for everyone and any request for an event not on the calendar is very welcome!

Competition Flying

Another facet of the Club is competition flying. Since its inauguration, there has been an annual competition held by the HCGB at various venues across the UK. Those who take part are either private pilots, instructors and military pilots. The original concept of a British Championship has been updated with crowd facing helicopter races which are excellent to watch.
On the European and International stage, the HCGB is represented by the British Helicopter Team, Britain's best pilots and co-pilots going up against the rest of the world. The British Team has been active for a number of years with successful World Helicopter  Championship campaigns in the recent years being held in Germany, Russia, Poland and Belarus.
Participation is actively encouraged and the Team is always on the look out for new crews, judges and helpers at its events. 

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