Membership in the USHPA

Quick Links and Notes Membership Application Membership Upgrade Form

Thank you for your interest in becoming a current USHPA member. New and renewing members will need to provide an approved Membership Application form, fully paid annual membership dues, and an original signed copy of the most recent USHPA Release, Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement.

You may acquire a Membership Application and Waiver Form online (Adobe PDF) or you may call the USHPA National Headquarters at toll free 1-800-616-6888 or 1-719-632-8300. The USHPA staff will be happy to mail, email, or fax these forms to you. Once you have completed the application, signed the waiver and included your membership dues, simply send it to the USHPA office at:

Membership Upgrades: For members wanting to upgrade from Contributor to Pilot or Pilot to Rogallo, simply provide an upgrade form with the appropriate payment. Instructions are on the form.

Please allow at least 48 hours for processing, not including shipping time for your new membership card to arrive. Membership Applications and Waivers cannot be faxed or emailed to the office.

Upon receipt of your approved Membership Application form, fully paid annual membership dues and original signed copy of the most recent USHPA Release, Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement, your membership with the USHPA will begin/renew and your subscription to Hang Gliding & Paragliding magazine will begin/continue with the next current issue. All other membership benefits also start/resume at the same time and conclude with the new expiration date on your membership card. Membership dues and benefits are as follows: