Membership Levels and Benefits
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Annual Membership Levels
Contributing Member (non-flying): $82/year
Benefits:
- Four (4) issues of USHPA Pilot magazine
- Access to the Members Only section of the website (webinars, resources, updates, etc.)
- Monthly member e-newsletter
- Voting rights for 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 become inactive if this level is selected)
- NO SOLO FLYING OR TANDEM FLYING PRIVILEGES
Pilot Member (flight rated): $199/year
Benefits:
- All
of the Contributing member benefits listed above
- Third-Party Liability Insurance (3PLI) through Recreation RRG as negotiated by USHPA
- Ability
to earn ratings through the Pilot Proficiency Program (H1/P1/S1-H5/P5/S5)
- Access to all partner benefits and discounts (ExpertVoice, Medjet, Alamo & National rental cars)
- Access to Extraterritorial Insurance coverage for international trips for members rated H3/P3 and above (additional fees apply)
- Fulfills Chapter & USHPA flying site requirements
Rogallo Member (Instructor): $425/year
Benefits:
- All of the Pilot member benefits listed above
- Access to Instructor Certifications
- Ability to issue 10-Day Temporary/Affiliate Memberships to students or visiting pilots
- Use of the USHPA logo and professional development resources and tools to enrich your business or programs
(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).
Student and Temporary Membership Options
Student 60-day Membership: $50 (100% may be applied to Pilot membership upgrade)
Students participating in lessons may join USHPA as Student Members for 60 days.
Student members receive the following benefits:
- Third-Party Liability Insurance (3PLI) as negotiated by USHPA
- Student level rating tests online (H1/P1/S1)
- Student flight ratings online (H1/P1/S1)
- $50 discount on your first annual Pilot Membership if purchased while Student Membership is active ($149 normally $199)
Temporary/Affiliate 10-day Membership: $6
These memberships are currently only available from the appropriate USHPA instructor or official as outlined below. The USHPA Office does not currently offer these memberships online.
Students participating in lessons or instructional (tandem) flights may join USHPA as Temporary/Affiliate members. These memberships are only available from a current Rogallo member holding current, valid Instructor certifications.
Visiting pilots may join USHPA as Temporary/Affiliate members. 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).
Temporary/Affiliate members receive the following benefits:
- Access to Third-Party Liability Insurance (3PLI) as negotiated by USHPA
- Student flight ratings (which expire when the Temporary/Affiliate membership expires)