Four people on mountain with a hang glider in the wind with mountain views

PARAGLIDING INFORMATION AND REQUIREMENTS AT SUN PEAKS RESORT

Sun Peaks Resort is British Columbia’s newest all-season destination for paragliding! Various launch aspects and fantastic XC potential allow Sun Peaks to be a one-of-a-kind flying venue for pilots near and far. Paragliding at Sun Peaks is co-managed by the Sun Peaks Flying Team (SPFT) and the resort itself. There are two ways to fly at the hill:

1. Become a member of the sun peaks flying team

All current and prospective members of the SPFT must meet the following requirements:

  1. Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada (HPAC/ACVL) rating of at least (P3) or foreign equivalent. 
  2. Hang Glider Air Regulations (HAGAR) certificate. 
  3. Active 3rd party liability insurance with HPAC/ACVL.
  4. Documented a minimum of 150 flights and 60 hours of airtime. 
  5. One season of incident-free flying at Sun Peaks as a guest.
  6. An endorsement signed by an active SPFT member. 

If you meet the above criteria and are interested in membership, please reach out to flysunpeaks@gmail.com

2. fly as a guest of the sun peaks flying team

Those looking to dip their toes into flying at Sun Peaks are happy to join the SPFT as guests! To fly as a guest, you must meet the following criteria and conditions:

  1. Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Canada (HPAC/ACVL) rating of at least (P3) or foreign equivalent. 
  2. Hang Glider Air Regulations (HAGAR) certificate. 
  3. Active 3rd party liability insurance with HPAC/ACVL.
  4. All launches and flights are supervised by an active SPFT member. 

If you are looking to fly Sun Peaks as a guest, please reach out to flysunpeaks@gmail.com a minimum of 48 hours before your intended flight date. Club administration will do their best to find an active member to accompany you for your day in the sky.

CHECK-IN AND FLYING PROCEDURES FOR ALL PILOTS (MEMBERS & GUESTS)

  • All pilots (members & guests) must receive an on-hill orientation from an active member, provide proof of insurance (HPAC membership) and sign a waiver to be eligible for a paragliding pass. This must be done once per season, every season.
  • Paragliding passes will be issued through Guest Services once patrol has approved the flyer and the previous step has been completed.
  • All pilots must have the equipment needed to fly safely in a mountainous environment. This includes wing, harness, helmet, reserve parachute, and tree-rescue kit.
  • Prior to launch all pilots must call patrol to state their intent to take-off. If flying in a group, only one pilot within the group will need to call-in the flight. Patrol can be reached by calling 250.578.5521. 

ADDITIONAL RULES & ADVISORIES

  • Patrol have the right to either withhold or revoke paragliding passes if local winds are above 25km/h. Please check local forecasts prior to planning your flying trip.
  • No speed flying, acro, wagga, tandem or instructional flying is permitted at Sun Peaks at any time.
  • Anyone found accessing the site for flying without registration and waiver documentation completed; or not complying with the above rules will be asked to leave the premises.

Further Information

For further information please contact Patrol/Dispatch at dispatch@sunpeaksresort.com or 250.578.5521. 

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