by Tyler | Sep 13, 2015 | The Launch
Nick Jones, HPAC Director, Ontario A concentrated comment campaign by HPAC and other aviation organizations has resulted in several important changes in the proposed legislation currently under final review and soon to be implemented. The changes that most directly...
by Tyler | Sep 13, 2015 | The Launch
Due to safety concerns, the HPAC is putting further endorsements for speed flying on hold. Concerns relate to the lack of certified instructors and curriculum, and the recent second fatality in two years in BC. HPAC will study its relationship with the emerging sport...
by Tyler | Sep 13, 2015 | Awards, Ratings, The Launch
Congratulations go out to two new Master-rated pilots, Hang Glider pilots Ross Hunter of Calgary and Randy Rauck of Lumby, BC. The Master rating awarded by the Board of Directors is the highest rating in our sport. It is a distinction awarded to pilots who have not...
by Tyler | Sep 13, 2015 | The Launch
Pilots frequently call the HPAC Office asking whether or not our HPAC insurance covers third party liability for paramotoring. It does not. Paramotors fall in the classification of ultralight, a completely separate category of aircraft under Transport Canada. Members...
by Tyler | Sep 13, 2015 | The Launch
September 18 – September 27, 2015 The Annual Meeting of our Association gets underway Saturday September 5. Members are asked to please log into the site at hpac.ca and there will be a direct link right on the homepage to the Forum and our AGM. As this is a...
by Tyler | Oct 3, 2014 | The Launch
Now that our season is slowly drawing to a close in parts of Canada, here is a great memory of Yamaska, which is where the 2014 PG Nationals were held, as recorded by a visiting pilot from the USA, Davidson Da Silva and friends from Boston. We are always happy to...
