Paragliding Associations and Organizations

Hang Gliding Associations and Organizations all over the country help the USHPA develop and administer programs that foster the growth of the association membership and the public acceptance of the sport.

Paragliding Associations and Organizations also help develop, standardize and administer programs that will foster and promote practices for safe flying and disseminate information on such practices and programs to its members. And maintain a working relationship with the FAA, and other appropriate regulatory organizations, which will function to insure our continued access to airspace.

Paragliding Associations and Organizations give feedback so that the USHPA can administer programs and maintain working relationships with public and private entities that will promote the procurement and maintenance of flying sites.

Paragliding Associations and Organizations along with the USHPA maintain a working relationship with manufacturers and the manufacturers’ associations that will serve to promote the sport. The USHPA represents the membership at the national and international level through the NAA, CIVL and FAI.

Paragliding Associations and Organizations and the USHPA recognize and reward those who make outstanding contributions to the Association and/or the sport. Promote the documentation and preservation of the history of our sport.

The United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association is a proud organization serving the great sport of hang gliding and paragliding. Through programs like our Instructor Certification and Pilot Proficiency program and our monthly magazine Hang Gliding and Paragliding, the USHPA strives to promote pilot safety, skill, knowledge and above all fun. Now is the time to pursue your desire of flight. We'll see you in the sky.