The following participation levels are shown in order of increasing benefits. Each level includes the benefits of the previous level. Note that all prices shown are for US residents. Standard magazine shipping is 2nd Class Mail. Surcharges will be applied for other options, such as non-US residents.
Magazine Subscription-Only (non-member): $30/year
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Just toying with the idea or want to learn more before starting lessons?
- 4 issues of USHPA Pilot magazine (First Class / Air Mail upgrades available)
(No waiver required)
Contributing Member: $82/year
Join: Print Paper Form or Renew Online (members only)
Not flying but want to stay connected and involved?
- 4 issues of USHPA Pilot magazine (First Class / Air Mail upgrades available)
- Access to all Partner Benefits and Discounts
- Access to the Members Only section of the website (renewal, webinars, resources, updates, etc.)
- Periodic e-Newsletter subscription (may opt-out)
- Voting Rights for Regional Directors & All-Member Votes
- Representation with National Aeronautic Association (NAA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI), Commission Internationale de vol Libre (CIVL), & Public Lands
- Available to unrated members only (ratings go inactive if this level is selected)
- No Flying or Tandem Flying Privileges: May not fly as a tandem passenger without a 30-day temporary student rating (via a 30-day Student/Affiliate membership form)
(Must sign Waiver annually. No solo OR tandem flying privileges.)
Pilot Member: $150/year
Join or Renew Online (members only)
Ready to Fly? Get over 15 great incentives!
- All of the above benefits
- Access to Third-Party Liability Insurance (3PLI) as negotiated by USHPA
- Access to the Pilot Proficiency Program: SOP 12-02 - (Pilot ratings levels 0-5 and special skills - no instructor appointments)
- H2/P2/S2+ rated pilots are eligible for ExpertVoice discounts on sports gear (requires Members Only login)
- US Pilot members have access to USHPA's insurance program (3PLI) while on temporary international trips
- International Pilot members are only insured while flying within the borders of the United States, US territories and possessions, Puerto Rico, and Canada (HPAC membership required in Canada)
- Fulfills Chapter & flying site requirements. Join USHPA Chapters to fly at locations across the United States
- Eligible to upgrade to a Rogallo Member (when receiving Instructor certifications) by using the Rogallo Membership Upgrade Form
(Must sign Waiver annually. Not necessary to have pilot ratings to be a Pilot member, but must be a Pilot member or Rogallo member to have ratings. Rogallo membership is not required to obtain Towing appointments or certifications, but it is required in order to have insurance coverage for activities related to those appointments or certifications. Insurance coverage for Pilot activity with Towing special skills is covered under the Pilot membership, except as excluded per the policy.)
Rogallo Member (Instructor): $294/year
Join: Print Paper Form or Renew Online (Rogallo members only)
Want to be the ultimate Pilot and Connector? Get over 20 great incentives!
- All of the above benefits
- Access to Instructor Appointments (in the spirit of the late Francis Rogallo, modern-day inventor of the hang glider): Basic, Advanced, Tandem (T-3), Speedflying, Instructor and/or Tandem Administrator
- Instructors with current, valid appointments may accept payment and must issue 30-Day Student/Affiliate Memberships if students are not Pilot or Rogallo USHPA members
- USHPA Instructors are eligible for ExpertVoice discounts on sports gear (requires Members Only login)
- The USHPA logo and professional development resources and tools are available to enrich your business or programs.
- To upgrade from a Pilot membership to a Rogallo membership, do the math using the Rogallo Membership Upgrade Form
(Must sign Waiver annually. Not necessary to hold Instructor appointments to be a Rogallo member, though it's recommended; but must be a Rogallo member to be an Instructor. Rogallo membership is not required to obtain Towing appointments or certifications, but it is required in order to have insurance coverage for activities related to those appointments or certifications. Insurance coverage for Pilot activity with Towing special skills is covered under the Pilot membership, except as excluded per the policy.)
Special Family Discount: $132/year (-$18)
Birds of a feather fly and save together!
All Member types are eligible for a Family Discount, if more than one member lives at the same address. There is no change to the benefits level; however the member who receives a Family Discount does not receive USHPA Pilot magazine.
(Must be living in the same household with another fully-paid Member - one who has not used the Family Discount. Must sign Waiver separately from Family Member. Multiple Family Discounts may be associated with a single fully-paid Member.)
Postage Surcharges
The next issue of USHPA Pilot magazine can't arrive fast enough for you?
Magazines ship 2nd Class Mail in the US. If non-US or faster shipping is desired, the following surcharges will apply:
- US 1st Class Postage: $20/year
- International 2nd Class Postage (non-US addresses): $35/year
- International Air Mail Postage: $60/year
You may select one of these options either on your membership application form or when you renew online.
Student 60-day Membership (Online): $35
Join online as a Student
Temporary 60 day membership for initial student lessons.
Students participating in lessons may join USHPA as Student Members for 60 days online. Note: the online process requires identity verification with an instructor.
Student members receive the following benefits:
- Third-Party Liability Insurance (3PLI) as negotiated by USHPA
- Student level rating tests online
- Student flight ratings online
- Discount on a the first year, full annual Pilot Membership ($125; normally $150)
Student/Affiliate 30-day Membership (Paper): $6
Temporary membership for initial student lessons and visiting pilots.
Students participating in lessons or instructional (tandem) flights may join USHPA as Affiliate members for 30 days. These memberships are only available from a current Rogallo member holding current, valid Instructor certifications.
Visiting pilots may join USHPA as Affiliate members for 30 days in order to fly while visiting. These memberships are available from current Rogallo members holding current, valid Instructor certifications, Chapter officers, and organizers of approved USHPA events (sanctioned competitions or ACE).
Affiliate members receive the following benefits:
- Access to Third-Party Liability Insurance (3PLI) as negotiated by USHPA
- Student flight ratings (which expire when the Affiliate membership expires)
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