Pilot Resources
Chapters
Chapters are member-controlled organizations approved by the USHPA. They are autonomous, self-governing, financially independent groups of flying enthusiasts, affiliated with the USHPA, who want to share their flying experiences with others. Find friends to fly with!
Competition
Events, results, and more. Find events and get results
Documents
Documents are being migrated wherever possible to webpages. Please see the lists for legacy documents or information that has not transitioned yet.
FAA Resources
What you need to know flying in the U.S. Read more
Flying Sites
Where to fly in the U.S. Find flying sites
Ratings + Skills
As part of its mission, USHPA provides an organizational framework for pilot training and certification. Read more
Advanced Certifications
Ready to take your free flight career to the next level? Find or become an instructor, observer, or administrator. Read more
Safety
Pilot safety is no accident--continuing education, awareness, and intention all play a part. Be a Focused Pilot! Articles, lessons learned, and best practices. Read more
Travel
One of the great advantages of hang gliding, paragliding, and speed flying is the ability to fold or pack up a glider and hop on a flight to anywhere in the world. Just as surfers have circled the globe chasing perfect waves, so too have free flying pilots traveled far and wide in search of friendly skies and adventurous out-landings. Read more