Promoting and protecting hang gliding and paragliding in the United States: This is Flying. This is Freedom. And much more!
This is the official page for the United States Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (USHPA). Since 1973, the non-profit organization has sanctioned chapters around the country who support flying sites and work to protect access to public lands for recreational use. USHPA also sanctions competitions and events to build awareness of the sport while administering the 10,000 member pilots
06/18/2026
Our Summer magazine is hot off the press and available early to members in our digital archive now!
📚Don't miss out on this awesome issue
🔗https://www.ushpa.org//Member/Resources/member-resources.aspx
06/17/2026
The 2026 Ozone Chelan Open is in full swing!
Who's keeping up with the action?
📅June 14th - 19th
📍Chelan Washington
🔗https://airtribune.com/ozone-chelan-open-2026/results
05/24/2026
Please note the office will be closed tomorrow for Memorial Day!
Remember & Honor
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04/27/2026
Shout out to these USHPA pilots for an awesome showing at the PWC Brazil!
🥇1st place Women's: Violeta Jimenez
8th Overall: Mike Lester
10th Overall: Austin Cox
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04/23/2026
We're so excited to celebrate Earth Day!
🌎Drop your best pics in the comments
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📸.gets.gnarly
03/31/2026
The Spring 2026 issue of USHPA Pilot lands on April 1st.
Members can get an exclusive first look at the digital edition now!
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https://www.ushpa.org/Member/Resources/member-resources.aspx
03/28/2026
🎉Congratulations to our giveaway winners!
John Cecci
📬Check your direct messages to claim your prize!
03/28/2026
That's a wrap on Safety Week 2026!
🥳We're so grateful for our incredible community that came together and participated all week long!
As we soar into the future, let's make a promise to ourselves and each other: Sign the Smart Pilots Promise and commit to flying responsibly.
Wishing you a fun and safe flying season!
📝https://www.ushpa.org/safetyweek
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