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About USHPA

The United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (USHPA) is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to promote the growth of sport flying in foot-launchable soaring aircraft. USHPA develops, standardizes, and administers programs that foster and promote practices for safe flying. USHPA maintains a working relationship with the FAA, and other regulatory organizations, to insure continued access to airspace. The organization also maintains relationships with public and private entities to promote the procurement and maintenance of flying sites. USHPA is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Read more ...

Press Releases from USHPA

Jean-Marc Badan appointed new FAI Secretary General
Fédération Aéronautique Internationale - FAI
8/31/2011
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USHPA Releases First Mobile App
iPad Hang Gliding App Hits iTunes
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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National Hang Gliding and Paragliding Day
USHPA Announces 2nd Annual Celebration of Motor-less Flight, May 28, 2011
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association’s Bi-Annual Board of Directors Meeting
Board of Directors Meeting Sets Sights on New Initiatives to Grow Free Flight Through New Programs
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Cloudbase Foundation philanthropic endeavor
The Cloudbase Foundation completed another philanthropic endeavor this week when it donated an interactive projector and screen to a special education elementary class in the town of Dunlap, Tennessee
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Josh Cohn wins 2010 PWC in Chelan, Washington
In the competition of nations, Cohn led the charge for the American team to win first place, among a field of world-class international competitors.
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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National Hang Gliding and Paragliding Day
USHPA Annouces First Annual May 29, 2010
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Collaboration Between ABLE Pilot and the University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering
ABLE Pilot and the University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering Collaborate To Teach Persons with Paralysis to Fly
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Bill Liscomb’s Hang Gliding Documentary Hits the IMAX at the National Air and Space Museum
Big Blue Sky set to be shown at the National Air and Space IMAX theater during the General Electric Lecture Series.
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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David Barish, “FATHER OF PARAGLIDING”, DEAD AT 88
David Theodore Barish, an aeronautical engineer and inventor who has been called the “Forgotten Father of Paragliding” died on December 15 in New York City.
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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USHPA Launches New Web Site
Enhanced resources of new site include instructor locator, potential pilot focus, and feature stories.
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Francis Rogallo Passes Away at Age 97
Father of Free Flight Passes
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Paragliding National Champions Crowned
Brad Gunnusico from Draper, Utah won the Open Class Overall title and Meredyth Malcosay from Fall City, Washington captured the women�s title.
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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2009 US Hang Gliding National Champions Crowned
King Mountain Delivers New Champions
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Texas Hosts Hang Gliding Competition Featuring Top US Pilots
Final segment of 2009 US Hang Gliding Nationals set to take off.
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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2009 US Hang Gliding Nationals at King Mountain
King Mountain set to Expand the Horizons of Hang Gliding Competitions
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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First Annual Rob Kells Memorial Competition
Hang Gliding Competition in Southern Florida
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Dunlap Paragliding Nationals
SPOT Partners with 2009 US Paragliding Nationals
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Wayne Michelsen Accepts Appointment as Mentor Coordinator
Wayne steps up to head new Mentor program
8/8/2011 10:40:37 AM
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Photo Gallery for Download

Ultra-Salt, Bonneville Salt Flats at Wendover, Utah
Photo by Adam West
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X-Alps pilot, Chamonix-Mont Blanc, France
Photo by Vitek Ludvik/Red Bull
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Video Gallery

Good Morning America: National Competition Story
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Weather Channel - Why I Love Summer: Flying like a bird
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Good Morning America - Paragliding World Championships
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Lucas Ridley explains what it's like to learn to hang glide
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"The Woman Who Lived Longer Than Any Person Who Has Ever Lived"
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Media/Press

For media inquiries, please call or email:
Nick Greece
USHPA Media and Public Relations
(516) 816-1333
nick.greece@ushpa.aero

 

In The News

In Nepal, Gliding With a Feathered Guide

The New York Times
November 4, 2011
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Wounded Utah veterans fly high, but their spirits soar - 'Hooah!'

The Salt Lake Tribune
October 29, 2011
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Kingsbury paraglider crosses the Sierra Nevada

Tahoe Daily Tribune
September 18, 2011
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Hang Gliding Rides in Colorado

USA Today Travel
September 8, 2011
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New generation of disabled veterans embrace extreme "adaptive" sports

Denver Post
September 4, 2011
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Accustomed to Wheels, Thrill-Seeking Injured Veterans Take Wing

The New York Times
September 3, 2011
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Flyin' Higher Than an Eagle
The Weekly Sun
August 24, 2011
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Telluride Air Force Hang Gliding And Paragliding Club Patrols The Colorado Skies
The Huffington Post
August 9, 2011
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Built for Adventure
My Ford magazine
Summer 2011
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Resident Paraglider Soars at World Cup
Jackson Hole News & Guide
January 2011
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Weekend Window: The Icarus Cup
Good Morning America
December 2010
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Recreation: Ozone R10.2 Long-range paraglider
Popular Science
Best of What's New 2010
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Nomad /// Paraglider
AFAR magazine
November/December 2010
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Fly Like an Eagle
Go Magazine
September 2010
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Far Flung: Interlaken, Switzerland
Women's Adventure Magazine
Summer 2010
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Nate Scales flies 148.5 miles for new Idaho mark
Idaho Mountain Express
August 20, 2010
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2010 Hang Gliding Championships
SI.com
July, 2010
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Disabled given chance to glide
The Salt Lake Tribune
June 8, 2010
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Gliding: A chance to fly
Deseret News
June 2, 2010
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"Flying High" Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Magazine
SUMMER/FALL 2010
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Paragliding the Himalayas With iPhones, So You Can Go Too
Wired.com
March 11, 2010
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David Barish, "Father of Paragliding" Dead at 88
The New York Times
December 31, 2009
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F. M. Rogallo, Father of Hang Gliding, Dies at 97
The New York Times
September 4, 2009
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