by Tyler | May 5, 2016 | The Launch
In SOP 410 there is a listing of all HPAC National awards, together with the criteria for each award. These awards represent one way by which the flying community can recognize outstanding achievement and contribution to our sport. Please send any nominations for any...
by Tyler | May 5, 2016 | The Launch
André Nadeau, HPAC’s Liaison with Transport Canada, has drafted a new HPAC HAGAR STUDY GUIDE to be found online. It now includes map work to reflect the kinds of knowledge tested for in the exam. There are a few tweaks still being made and member feedback is welcomed....
by Tyler | May 5, 2016 | The Launch
A French-language film project featuring two Québec hang glider pilots, Catherine Gagnon and Camille Girard has been greenlighted by Telefilm Canada and Rogers Group of Funds to go into production. From Telefilm’s April 26 announcement: “This feature-length...
by Tyler | May 5, 2016 | The Launch
Timely and consistent reporting of accidents and incidents is critical to the promotion of safe practices for our sport, as is learning from the experiences of other pilots for future accident prevention. A new confidential accident reporting form (http://hpac.ca?390)...
by Tyler | May 5, 2016 | The Launch
The Board of Directors of HPAC has made a financial contribution to our sister organization in the United States, USHPA, during their efforts to develop a self-insurance program, given the recent loss of their insurance. USHPA and HPAC have developed very close ties...
by Tyler | May 5, 2016 | The Launch
The 2nd National Meeting of the CSI, a three-day face-to-face work marathon by Senior Instructors in November, has yielded important results for pilots and for the Association. A number of projects are in the final stages of completion and, after review by the Board...
