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Top Gun Flight School

At iParaglide Top Gun Flight School, we take pride in having taught over 1900 paragliding students in our 26 years of operation.

We are the the longest running school based in Metro Vancouver. Due to our central location, we are the only school that flies all of the relevant kiting parks, training hills and mountains within a 3 hour radius of Vancouver.  This empowers pilots to get to know the key training and flying spots early, optimizes and accelerates learning, and allows them to grow into great future pilots.  

We have the reputation of being an industry leader with an emphasis on engineered safety systems, quality instruction, the finest equipment and a positive learning environment for fun and empowering flying.

We offer the highest level of accreditation, with Senior HPAC and Advanced USHPA paragliding instructors, who coach from first flight to expert paraglider pilots and teach and qualify new paragliding instructors.

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We recently graduated a CF-18 Hornet Pilot from our Top Gun iP2 Novice Paragliding Pilot program.  Read about his impressions of iParaglide.

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Located at 962 - 51st Street Tsawwassen, near Vancouver, BC, Canada, for all your paragliding needs. We are ideally situated just minutes away from the finest training hill at Diefenbaker Park.

iParaglide Flying Sites

We are central to paragliding sites in the Vancouver, Chilliwack, Pemberton, Whistler, Bellingham and Seattle area so students enjoy maximum variety and we can work with weather to optimize selection of the best location each day.

Right Stuff Equipment

We regularly test fly the latest paragliding gear and select only the very finest for our iParaglide Right Stuff Paragliding Equipment Store. This ensures our paraglider pilots enjoy a state of the art performance and safety advantage to accelerate their learning curve.

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Vancouver Paragliding Webcams - get a view of cloud base to plan your paragliding cross country flight adventure.

Woodside Mtn Webcam

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Chilliwack Webcam

Hope Webcam 

Pemberton Webcam

Tsawwassen Webcam

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Sunday
Aug302020

Right Site Paragliding Weather: Aug 30, 2020

DateSunday, August 30, 2020 at 5:46

Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0500.

Returning high pressure brings clearing skies in Chillwack, Seattle and Bellingham while Pemberton and Whistler remain rainy most of the day.  

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light E to 9 km/hr becoming NW to 11 km/hr.  Valley wind light E to 7 km/hr becoming W to 10 km/hr.  Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming SW to 20 km/hr. Valley winds light and variable becoming W to 10 km/hr. Advanced peak lapse rate -2.7C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Chilliwack Paragliding: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Watch for possible early light E wind aloft and/or the summit being and cloud and wait for it to subside accordingly. Woodside for P2 pilots 0800-1400 and 1800-1930 with possible P3 conditions at peak 1400-1800. 80% paragliding chances.

2. Seattle Paragliding: -2.7C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Tiger for P2 pilots 0900-1300 and 1700-1930 with P4 conditions at peak 1300-1700. 80% chances to paraglide. 

3. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Wait for possible early cloud at summit to clear. Grouse for GMFT P4 pilots 1000-1900. Chances to paraglide 80%. 

4. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate.  20% POP forecast for Bellingham, but Blanchard is often in a blue hole. Blanchard for P2 paraglider pilots 0900-1930. 70% paragliding prospects.

Paragliding is not recommended in Whistler and Pemberton today due to light rain to mostly cloudy skies.  

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Saturday
Aug292020

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 29

DateSaturday, August 29, 2020 at 5:06

Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 0500.

Front passage brings gusty winds and 30-40% POP in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Whistler and Pemberton areas.

Seattle and Bellinghm not affected by front with mostly sunny skies.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft NW at 28 km/hr becoming WNW at 50 km/hr. Valley wind light gusting to 50 km/hr early and easing as the day progresses. Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft NNW at 19 km/hr and easing to 9 km/hr.  Valley winds light N becoming W to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.6C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Seattle Paragliding: -2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Wait for early NW wind aloft to ease. Tiger for P2 pilots 1100-1300 and 1700-1930 with P3 conditions at peak 1300-1700. 80% chances to paraglide. 

2. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.4C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Wait for early NW wind aloft to ease. Blanchard for P2 paraglider pilots 1000-1400 and 1700-1930 with P3 conditions at peak 1400-1700. 80% paragliding prospects.

Paragliding is not recommended in Vancouver, Chilliwack, Whistler and Pemberton today due to 30-40% POP and blown out conditions with West to Northwest winds gusting to 50 km/hr in the valley and aloft. 

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Saturday
Aug222020

iParaglide Right Site Weather Aug 22

DateSaturday, August 22, 2020 at 5:26

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 0500.

High pressure arrival brings early clearing west wind, post frontal conditions and progressively sunnier skies through the day. 

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable becoming NW to 11 km/hr.  Valley wind light and variable becoming W inflow to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft NE 9 km/hr and becoming NNE and increasing to 24 km/hr. Valley winds light NE becoming NW and increasing to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate.  Wait for Grouse summit to clear clouds. Grouse Mountain for GMFT P4 advanced paragliding pilots 1000-2000. Paragliding chances 70%.

2. Pemberton Paragliding : -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Wait for summits to clear clouds. Upper Mackenzie 1100-1400 and 1700-2000 for P2 pilots with P3 intermediate conditions 1400-1700.  Paragliding prospects 70%.

3. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.3C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 paraglider pilots 0900-2000.  80% paragliding prospects.

4. Seattle Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. 20% POP, wait for summit to clear cloud. Tiger for P2 pilots 1200-1300  with increasing NNE wind yielding P3 conditions at peak 1300-1900. 60% chances to paraglide. 

5. Chilliwack Paragliding: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Wait for early cloud, 30% POP and West clearing wind to dissipate. Strong post frontal day. Woodside for P4 pilots 1300-1800.  Bridal for P4 pilots 1300-1800.  50% paragliding chances. 

6. Whistler Paragliding: -3.2C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Strong post frontal day after it clears. Whistler Team P4 Advanced pilots 1300-1900. Watch for strong thermals 1300-1900. Chances to paraglide 40%. 

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Sunday
Aug022020

Right Site Paragliding Weather: Aug 02, 2020

DateSunday, August 2, 2020 at 4:39

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 0500.

High pressure brings sunny skies.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable, becoming S to 19 km/hr.  Valley wind E outflow to 15 km/hr becoming light W inflow to 10 km/hr.  Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft S to 10 km/hr and becoming light and variable. Valley winds light and variable becoming SW to 10 km/hr. Intermediate peak lapse rate -2.6C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Chilliwack Paragliding: -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Forecast lapse rate is suspect of being higher that actual. Woodside for P2 pilots 0800-1300 and 1700-2100 with possible P3 intermediate conditions at peak 1300-1700.  Bridal may develop lee-side conditions in afternoon with south winds aloft forecast to 19 km/hr, advanced P4 pilots should evaluate and make a go or no go decision accordingly. 90% chances to paraglide at Woodside, 50% at Bridal.  

2. Pemberton Paragliding : -3.0C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Upper Mackenzie 0900-1400 and 1800-2100 for P2 pilots with P4 advanced conditions 1400-1800.  Paragliding prospects 90%.

3. Whistler Paragliding: -3.4C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Whistler Team P4 Advanced pilots 0900-2000. Watch for strong thermals 1200-1700. Chances to paraglide 90%.

4. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate.  Grouse Mountain for GMFT P4 advanced paragliding pilots 1000-2000. Paragliding chances 90%.  

5. Seattle Paragliding: -2.6C/1000ft intermediate peak lapse rate. Tiger for P2 pilots 0800-1300 and 1700-2000 with P3 conditions at peak 1300-1700. 90% chances to paraglide. 

6. Bellingham Paragliding: -2.2C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 paraglider pilots 0900-2000.  90% paragliding prospects. 

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Saturday
Aug012020

Right Site Paragliding Weather: Aug 01, 2020

DateSaturday, August 1, 2020 at 4:43

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Squamish, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 0500.

High pressure brings sunny skies.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft (SSE to 15 km/hr early forecast is suspect) becoming light and variable. Valley wind E outflow to 15 km/hr becoming light W inflow to 10 km/hr.  Novice peak lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft.  

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Valley winds light and variable becoming W to 10 km/hr. Novice peak lapse rate -2.1C/1000ft. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Chilliwack Paragliding: -2.8C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Forecast lapse rate is suspect of being higher that actual. Woodside for P2 pilots 0800-1300 and 1700-2100 with possible P3 intermediate conditions at peak 1300-1700.  Good day for Bridal with light and variable winds aloft for P2 pilots 1100-1400 and 1700-2100 with with possible P3 intermediate conditions at peak 1400-1700. 90% chances to paraglide. 

2. Pemberton Paragliding : -2.9C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate. Good day for flying Pemberton with light and variable winds aloft. Upper Mackenzie 0900-1400 and 1800-2100 for P2 pilots with P4 advanced conditions 1400-1800.  Paragliding prospects 90%.

3. Whistler Paragliding: -3.3C/1000ft advanced peak lapse rate.  Whistler Team P4 Advanced pilots 0900-2000. Watch for strong thermals 1200-1700. Chances to paraglide 90%.

4. Vancouver Paragliding: -2.3C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate.  Grouse Mountain for GMFT P4 advanced paragliding pilots 1000-2000. Paragliding chances 90%.  

5. Seattle Paragliding: -2.1C/1000ft novice peak lapse rate. Tiger for P2 pilots 0800-2000. 90% chances to paraglide. 

6. Bellingham Paragliding: -1.8C/1000ft Novice peak lapse rate. Blanchard for P2 paraglider pilots 0900-2000.  90% paragliding prospects. 

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