WHAT IS THE HANG GLIDING AND PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION OF CANADA (HPAC)?
- We are an association of Hang Glider, Paraglider and Speedflying pilots across Canada, represented by an elected Board of Directors from each region, and served by an Executive Director and national office.
WHY DOES HPAC EXIST?
- To self-govern and promote free flight (hang gliding, paragliding, speedflying) in Canada.
WHAT DOES HPAC DO?
- Represents the interests of members to regulatory bodies, including Transport Canada, NavCanada, Parks Canada, all levels of provincial and local governments managing public land, resorts, corporations and private landowners.
- Establishes National Standards for pilot ratings and instructor/tandem certification and maintains a national pilot certification database.
- Promotes Safety through accident and incident investigation, an Accident/Incident Reporting System, and advisories to members.
- Conducts a National Awards Program to recognize exceptional achievement and contribution to the sport.
- Negotiates an annual third-party liability insurance policy to protect the interests of members, landowners, and those volunteering on behalf of the organization
- Sanctions Canadian National and other local competitions to ensure safety and fairness for participants.
- Facilitates the participation of Canadian pilots in national and international competition through direct financial support and membership in Aero Club of Canada and FAI (Fédération Aéronautique Internationale).
- Conducts a National Awards Program to recognize exceptional achievement and contribution to the sport.
- Communicates frequently with members, by publishing a Newsletter “The Launch/Le Déco”, annual safety and instructor communiques, and maintaining a web site available to both members and the public, in both official languages.
- Advises pilots, clubs, and regional associations as they address local issues that include site acquisition and development, accessing instruction, organizing competitions, etc..
- Cultivates mutually beneficial relationships with other national free flight associations and organizations world-wide. hpac.ca
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