The United States Powered Paragliding Association (USPPA) is a
non-profit organization
A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...
based in the
United States
The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or America, is a country primarily located in North America. It consists of 50 states, a federal district, five major unincorporated territorie ...
that endeavors to support a segment of
ultralight aviation
Ultralight aviation (called microlight aviation in some countries) is the flying of lightweight, 1- or 2-seat fixed-wing aircraft. Some countries differentiate between weight-shift control and conventional three-axis control aircraft with ailer ...
known as
powered paragliding
Powered paragliding, also known as paramotoring or PPG, is a form of ultralight aviation where the pilot wears a back-pack motor (a paramotor) which provides enough thrust to take off using a paraglider. It can be launched in still air, and on ...
.
Founded in 2001, its primary effort is a training program with pilot ratings that recognize different levels of accomplishment. One important part is a tandem program that allows properly rated instructors to teach while flying their students on two seat paramotors.
External links
United States Powered Paragliding Association official site
Aviation organizations based in the United States
Paragliding
Non-profit organizations based in the United States
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