2018 USHPA Free Flight Film Festival

Two full hours of free flight visual goodness and storytelling. All USHPA chapters are encouraged to host a local showing of this great festival.

A short trailer previewing the 2018 USHPA Free Flight Film Festival.
For promotional images, go to 2018 USHPA Free Flight Film Fest - Media Available

We are pleased to announce the 2018 USHPA Free Flight Film Festival. Our editor has put together a wonderful assortment of films showing hang gliding, paragliding, and mini-wing flying from the ground and in the air. The amazing visuals and compelling stories are sure to appeal to all audiences.

In 2018 and 2019 the Film Festival will be shown by USHPA Chapters across the country. Check in with your local chapter , or check back here for information on upcoming showings.

Upcoming Film Festival Events

March 29, 2019, 7pm: Santa Barbara, CA
Chapter: Santa Barbara Soaring Assn
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November 17, 2018, 6pm: Pauma Valley, CA
Chapter: San Diego Hang Gliding & Paragliding Assn
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October 5, 2018, 5pm: Charlestown, New Hampshire
Chapter: Morningside Flight Park
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September 30, 2018, 5pm: Tucson, Arizona
Chapter: Southern Arizona Hang Gliding Assn
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September 27, 2018, 6pm: Farmington, New Mexico
Chapter: None
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Previous Film Festival Events (2015 Version)

March 12, 2015, 8pm: Golden, Colorado
Venue: American Mountaineering Center
Chapter: Rocky Mountain Hang Gliding and Paragliding Assn
May 30, 2015: Hollywood, Florida
Chapter: Florida Paragliding Club
June 19, 2015, 8:30pm: Jackson, Wyoming
Venue: Snow King Events Center, in the Lodge Room
Chapter: Jackson Hole Free Flight Club
July 1, 2015, 7pm: Chelan, Washington
Venue: Chelan Airport Pilot Lounge
Chapter: Cloudbase Country Club
August 29, 2015, after flying: Dardanelle, Arkansas
Venue: Mt Nebo State Park Campground
Chapter: Central Arkansas Mountain Pilots
September 19, 2015: Brownsboro, Alabama
Venue: EAA 190 Annual Open House at Moontown Airport
Club: Keel Mountain Flight Club
October 10, 2015, 7pm: Santa Barbara, California
Fundraising For: Kristyn Pratt King
Venue: Chase Palm Park Pavilion
Chapter: Santa Barbara Soaring Association
October 24, 2015, approx. 6:45pm (after flying): Pauma Valley (San Diego area), California
Venue: Palomar Main LZ (SDHGPA Fall Fly-In)
Chapter: San Diego Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association
October 29, 2015, 7:30pm: Tucson, Arizona
Venue: The Loft Cinema
Chapter: Southern Arizona Hang Gliding Association
November 5, 2015, 6pm (films at 7pm): Portland, Oregon
Venue: McMenamins Kennedy School Theater (5736 N.E. 33rd Ave.)
Chapter: Cascade Paragliding Club
December 5, 2015, 2015: Boston, Massachusetts area
Chapter: New England Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
December 26, 2015, 6pm (doors), 7pm (screening): Kailua, Oahu, Hawaii
Fundraising For: Free Flight Forever (USHPA RRG)
Venue: Home of Donna and Thom Therrien
Chapter: Hawaii Paragliding Association and Hawaiian Hang Gliding Association
January 31, 2016, 6pm: Elk Grove Village, Illinois (Chicago area)
Fundraising For: Free Flight Forever (USHPA RRG)
Venue: Graphios
Club: Chicago Paragliding
February 6, 2016, 7pm: Bellingham, Washington
Fundraising For: Free Flight Forever (USHPA RRG)
Venue: 1417 State St., Bellingham
Chapter: North Cascades Soaring Club
February 7, 2016, 4pm (doors), 5pm (film): North Bend, Washington
Fundraising For: Free Flight Forever (USHPA RRG)
Venue: North Bend Theatre
Chapter: Northwest Paragliding Club
February 15, 2016, 4:30pm and 6:30pm: Spokane, Washington
Venue: The Magic Lantern Theatre
Chapter: Center of Lift
February 20, 2016, 5pm (happy hour), 6pm (film): Vallejo, California
Fundraising For: Free Flight Forever (USHPA RRG)
Venue: Empress Theater
Chapter: Ridge Hogs
February 23, 2016, 6:30pm (doors), 7pm (film): Juneau, Alaska
Fundraising For: Rescue Raptor Center and Trail Mix
Venue: Gold Town Nickelodeon Theater
Chapter: Juneau Eagles PG Club
March 3, 2016, 7pm: Santa Barbara, California (a second showing)
Venue: Upstairs at Rusty's Pizza on Carrillo (SBSA Club Meeting)
Chapter: Santa Barbara Soaring Association
March 5, 2016, 2pm: Trinity River, Dallas, Texas
Venue: All Out Trinity - Outdoor and Fitness Festival
Chapter: North Texas Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
April 11, 2016, 5:30pm: Anchorage, Alaska
Venue: Beartooth Theatrepub
Chapter: Arctic Air Walkers
June 11, 2016: Trinity River, Dallas, Texas
Venue: Trinity River Wind Festival 2016
Chapter: North Texas Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club
June 18, 2016, 4pm: Tekoa, Washington (in conjunction with Slippery Gulch Days)
Venue: Empire Theatre
Chapter: Center of Lift