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| About USHPA |
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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 ...
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| Press Releases from USHPA |
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Pilot Program Set to Launch 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
2/25/2010
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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.
2/8/2010
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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.
12/23/2009
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USHPA Launches New Web Site
Enhanced resources of new site include instructor locator, potential pilot focus, and feature stories.
10/20/2009
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Francis Rogallo Passes Away at Age 97
Father of Free Flight Passes
9/2/2009 9:15:46 PM
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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.
8/30/2009 9:15:46 PM
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2009 US Hang Gliding National Champions Crowned
King Mountain Delivers New Champions
8/13/2009
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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.
8/3/2009
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2009 US Hang Gliding Nationals at King Mountain
King Mountain set to Expand the Horizons of Hang Gliding Competitions
7/13/2009 9:15:46 PM
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First Annual Rob Kells Memorial Competition
Hang Gliding Competition in Southern Florida
3/1/2009 9:15:46 PM
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Dunlap Paragliding Nationals
SPOT Partners with 2009 US Paragliding Nationals
3/1/2009 9:15:46 PM
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Wayne Michelsen Accepts Appointment as Mentor Coordinator
Wayne steps up to head new Mentor program
1/23/2008 9:15:46 PM
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USHPA Names Paul Montville as Executive Director
Experienced Veteran of Non-Profit Sports Associations joins the USHPA Staff
11/1/2007 9:15:46 PM
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| Media/Press |
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For media inquiries, please call or email:
Nick Greece
USHPA Media and Public Relations
(516) 816-1333
nick.greece@ushpa.aero
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| In The News |
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David Barish, "Father of Paragliding" Dead at 88
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The New York Times
December 31, 2009
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The Glide of Your Life
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AARP The Magazine
November-December, 2009
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National USHPA hang gliding event featured on Good Morning America
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Good Morning America
October 18, 2009
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Nepal's latest adventure sport: parahawking
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San Francisco Chronicle
October 18, 2009
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O, to Be Like a Hawk, Gliding on the Wind
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The New York Times
September 18, 2009
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F. M. Rogallo, Father of Hang Gliding, Dies at 97
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The New York Times
September 4, 2009
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Bill Belcourt's and Brad Barlage's paragliding exploits featured in an Outside article about Black Diamond
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Outside
May 2009
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