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
07/15/2026
Our 2025 Annual Impact Report is live!
This report highlights key accomplishments, progress toward our strategic goals, membership statistics, and financial performance.
🔗https://www.ushpa.org/Public/AboutUSHPA/annualreport.aspx
07/14/2026
Check out this July 1981 issue of USHGA Hang Gliding Magazine!
Do you remember the cover?
🔗https://issuu.com/us_hang_gliding_paragliding/docs/1981_07_hang_gliding
07/06/2026
Looking for a ride!?
🚗Did you know USHPA members get exclusive discounts at rental car companies?
🔗http://www.ushpa.org/Member/Resources/member-resources.aspx
06/29/2026
🚨Please note that the USHPA office will be closed this Friday, July 3rd!
06/21/2026
We’re excited to introduce Vol Paragliding, a new flying app founded by USHPA Instructors! Designed specifically for the flying community, Vol offers features tailored to pilots, similar in concept to Strava, but built with the unique needs of our sport in mind.
This platform shows strong potential to enhance how USHPA pilots connect, share flights, and engage with the broader flying community. Please check it out and let us know what you think!
🤳https://apps.apple.com/us/app/vol-paragliding/id6751476027
🤳https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.volmobileapp&hl=en_US
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
📸 .gets.gnarly
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
📸 .martin.scheel
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