About the Ottawa Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club

The Ottawa Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club is a non-profit organization incorporated nationally. (Click here to download the club charter.) Club members fly at various sites in both Ontario and Quebec in the Capital region. Click here to read the story of our club history.

Minutes of meetings

2008_OHPC_AGM_minutes.pdf

Membership Fee

The 2008 club membership fee is $10.

Fees and waivers (English waiver) (French waiver) should be submitted to Jim Ramsden (jimr@cadlink.com). Postal address: OHPC, c/o Jim Ramsden, 2440 Don Reid Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1H 1E1

Flight requirements

• All area sites require HPAC insurance coverage.
• Helmets are required at all sites
• Reserve parachutes are required at all high sites. (Not required at training hill sites.)

Recommendations

• It is recommended that all pilots obtain the Transport Canada HAGAR qualification.
• Radios may be required at some towing sites. Please inquire with the tow operator about radio requirements
• It is recommended that all pilots obtain the Red Cross Standard First Aid qualification.