by Tyler | Mar 19, 2021 | Awards, The Launch
Our sport is made possible by its members, volunteers, and landowners. HPAC/ACVL has a system of awards to officially recognize valuable and important contributions to our sport: SOP 500-2 Association Awards SOP 500-2 Prix de l’association Please send your award...
by Tyler | Mar 19, 2021 | Competitions, The Launch
Dear pilots, A new year begins, full of hope and new projects made almost possible. This allows us to start thinking about group travel and activities again, as soon as the authorities give permission. After a very long winter in the competition scene, organizations...
by Tyler | Mar 19, 2021 | Competitions, The Launch
Randy Parkin and his colleagues at the Willi are making the following plans regarding this year’s Willi: You are probably wondering what’s happening with your favourite free flight competition, the Willi XC. We’re well into planning for the 2021 version,...
by Tyler | Mar 19, 2021 | The Launch
The majority of our members foot-launch their wings from mountains or ridges. But a significant segment of our members uses aerotowing to reach altitude. For new paraglider pilots, here is a great explanation of how it works for hang gliders flying flatland: have a...
by Tyler | Mar 19, 2021 | The Launch
Oleg and Saadi at Lake Huron Picture by Eric Brent. Pedro Pedersen at Mount Woodside, BC
by Tyler | Jan 6, 2021 | The Launch, Uncategorized
December 3, 2020 (by Videoconference) Present: Nick Jones, HPAC President and Ontario Director Randy Parkin, HPAC Vice-President and Alberta Director Tim Parker, HPAC Secretary Treasurer Chris Jette, Atlantic Canada Director Tyler Gillies, BC Director Jon Lovering,...
