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World Record holder, Barry Groves, on Flight Archery
What is Flight Archery?
There are several different disciplines within the sport of archery. All are
developed from either hunting or warfare. Most involve shooting at a target.
Flight archery is the one that doesn't. I like to think of Flight archery as
the "Formula One" of archery.
A DIY Flight Bow
A flight bow is different from a normal target bow. Here is an easy way to make
one.
Flight Arrows
Unless you are shooting in a Target bow class, you will need to make your own
arrows. Here's how.
Making a Flight Release
Flight compounds are shot with a normal release aid but a recurve Flight bow
uses a "flipper". This is how they are made.
Measuring Distances
You might think measuring the distance an arrow has been shot is simple. It is — but only when you know how!
The Windrush Bowmen
Based in Witney, Oxfordshire, this is my local club. If you are interested in
the sport and live in this area, why not give us a try?
- We shoot all year round — indoors in the winter and outdoors in summer.
- We shoot all disciplines — Target, Field, Clout and Flight.
- We cater for all bow types — longbow, recurve, compound.
- We even have primitive bowmen.
Beginners — men, women, boys and girls — are welcome. Our beginners' courses start on the first Tuesday of May each year. Application forms are available through the Windrush Bowmen website.
My Flight bows are made for me by Ben Jones at Merlin Bows of Loughborough, UK. Merlin also make a superb range of Compound and Recurve Target bows.
I can thoroughly recommend their equipment, their expertise and their friendly help and service. Their range is available directly by mail order. For more information about their products and services go to http://www.merlinarcherycentre.co.uk/. And they deliver worldwide.
Last updated 1 December 2007
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