WindLines.net - Information from the Hawaii Paragliding Association
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The Hawaii Paragliding Association (HPA) is a nonprofit association of paraglider pilots, formed to promote and support paragliding activities in Hawaii. We are a chapter of the United States Hang Gliding Association (USHGA). The USHGA is designated by the FAA to administer all hang gliding and paragliding activities under Part 103 of the Federal Aviation Regulations concerning ultralight aircraft.
Paraglider pilots have been flying on Oahu since the early 1990s. In 1998 our original members joined the local hang gliding association, and then in early 2003 our members were reorganized under a separate association in order to address issues more relevant to our needs and our increased numbers.
Our association currently has about 50 members, with about 30 being active pilots. Most of us fly on weekends only, weather permitting. We are also the contact point for all visiting pilots to Oahu. There are over 200,000 paraglider pilots worldwide, and we generally see about 50 visiting pilots per year.
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