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The Capital Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (CHGPA), founded in 1974, is a non-profit association (501c3) dedicated to the growth, safety, and solidarity of the sports of hang gliding and paragliding. CHGPA is a fun and active organization of about 100 members, most of whom live in Washington, D.C. and the surrounding suburban areas of Maryland and Virginia.

The CHGPA organizes many events in the DC and wider Mid-Atlantic regions:

Fly-ins! Yearly camping and firework show at The Pulpit
Monthly Meetups – typically in the DC-metro area
Competitions
Flying trips
Parties

CHGPA members include tandem pilots, instructors, site guides, as well as observers and mentors to help you get your next skill/rating. Visiting and foreign pilots are welcome to join us! See our New Pilot Orientation.

Membership Benefits

Access to all CHGPA insured sites
Detailed, 57 page, Site Guide with charts and maps of sites by Wind Direction and Rating
Up-to-date google map of sites and landing zones and restricted areas, including current crop closures
Google discussion group access
Membership dues support site insurance and maintenance, including expansion of launch and landing zones, land-owner gifts, and promotional events such as the annual Smithsonian Kite Festival on the National Mall

Membership Costs

CHGPA Flying membership: $80.00/year
30-day Membership: $40.00/month
Non-flying membership: $25.00/year

BECOME A MEMBER

CHGPA Officers

All of the officers listed below will be pleased to talk with you and to provide you with additional information. The Vice President is the officer whose primary focus is new and visiting pilots and those interested in learning to fly.

President
- Richard Gillespie – president@chgpa.org
Vice President/Treasurer
- Robert Kinsler- vicepres@chgpa.org or treasurer@chgpa.org
Secretary
- Ricky Fitzpatrick – secretary@chgpa.org
Flight Director
- Tom Ceunen – flight_director@chgpa.org
Director At Large
- John Middleton – director_at_large@chgpa.org