Useful Links
Local Flying Community
FACEBOOK GROUPS
SOUTH AUSTRALIAN PARAGLIDING - This closed Facebook group has been set up exclusively for SA pilots only, to coordinate flying days and discuss all things paragliding related. To join you need to be a qualified pilot living in SA, with a current HGFA membership. Click HERE to join or search Facebook for South Australian Paragliding.
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AUSTRALIAN PARAGLIDING - This is a more general open group, set up for anyone in Australia interested in our sport. This is open for anyone to join to discuss anything related to paragliding in SA or Australia. Click HERE to join or search Facebook for Australian Paragliding.
Weather
BOM (MARINE WIND FORECAST) - An excellent resource for forecasting wind direction and strength. 3 day forecast. Click HERE for a link.
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BOM (LATEST WEATHER OBSERVATIONS) - A real time weather report from key locations in SA, including wind strength & direction, updated every 10 minutes. Click HERE for a link.
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WINDY.COM - A 7 day forecast showing wind direction & strength. Customizable to show different options including known paragliding sites. Click HERE for a link.
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TIDESCHART.COM - South Australian tide times & tide charts. Useful information when flying our coastal sites in case a beach landing is required. Click HERE for a link.
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Paragliding Organisations
SAFA (SPORTS AVIATION FEDERATION OF AUSTRALIA) - The sporting body that administrates our sport in Australia. Click HERE for a link.
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SAHPGA (SOUTH AUSTRALIAN HANG GLIDING & PARAGLIDING ASSOCIATION) - The state association covering our sport in South Australia & The Norther Territory. Click HERE for a link.
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PPG
Backpack Airsports - SA based organisation for all those interested in powered paragliding (PPG). Click HERE for a link.
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