by Tyler | May 31, 2017 | The Launch
The Board reviewed the wide variations in quality of instructor certification across the country. A proposal came forward from a Senior Instructor for raising the base-line quality of instructor certification in Canada and it was approved in principle by the Board of...
by Tyler | May 31, 2017 | Record, The Launch
From Stewart Midwinter, HPAC/ACVL Records Chair I have received a claim for a new open distance record in paragliding, 334 km by Alex Raymont. From a surface tow just after 11 am near the town of Camrose, southeast of Edmonton Alberta, Alex flew 8 hours almost...
by Tyler | May 31, 2017 | Ratings, The Launch
Pilots across the country, who are unrated or student (Beginner) rated, are now upgrading their ratings to a minimum P2 or H2 rating in large numbers. In 2016, fully 15% of our pilot members were unrated. A number of those were on track to complete their ratings in...
by Tyler | May 31, 2017 | The Launch
The Board of Directors welcomed the new Director for BC to the table. Nicole McLearn is a pilot well known as a frequent member on Canada’s Team to international competitions, past chair of the Competition Committee, and a long history of service to the West Coast...
by Tyler | May 31, 2017 | Competitions, Ratings, The Launch
Currently there does not exist a minimum rating requirement for participating in any HPAC/ACVL sanctioned competitions that are by definition cross-country task events nor to claim Canadian Records through the XContest. At its annual meeting, the Board of Directors...
by Tyler | May 31, 2017 | The Launch
From Russell Bamford, President of the Association of Yukon Hang Gliders and Paragliders This is a call for input from any and all HPAC members: The Association of Yukon Hang gliders and Paragliders is faced with a government proposal to establish a wind farm on...
