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CHGPA members become sawyers
Five CHGPA club members participated in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests’ Volunteer Chainsaw Training this March. All five members received their Sawyer certification after successfully passing the […]
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The CHGPA is an active club of around 100 pilots in the DC/VA/MD/PA region. We’re dedicated to the growth and safety of hang gliding and paragliding. We have regular meetups and fly year-round at many sites within 2 hours from DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia region.
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Members get access to CHGPA insured flying sites, up-to-date Google Site Guide, and Whatsapp and email chat groups for flying coordination. We regularly maintain and improve our launch and landing sites and need your support to keep our flying sites open and safe!
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Re: Possible Taylor Day on Sun22Mar
Looks like Bari and I are going to give it a go (assuming the forecast doesn't completely tank overnight). .... more
Sun Mar 22, 2026 12:01 AMPossible Taylor Day on Sun22Mar
Just a heads-up that I'm hearing of at least some interest in a day at Taylor tomorrow, if the winds stay solid SW. Go.... more
Sat Mar 21, 2026 7:14 PMRe: Sat14March : Potential practice day at Smithsburg?
Things worked out ok! I arrived earlier than planned, about 2pm. Set up streamers top and bottom and condi.... more
Sun Mar 15, 2026 2:30 AMRe: Sat14March : Potential practice day at Smithsburg?
Hi All: I'll be up there this afternoon with the Condor 225 Steve sold me..... more
Sat Mar 14, 2026 3:58 PM