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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.

Top Gun References

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

Woodside Wind Station

Bridal Webcam

Bridal Wind Station

Chilliwack Webcam

Hope Webcam 

Pemberton Webcam

Tsawwassen Webcam

Bellingham Bay Webcam

Tiger Mtn Webcam 

Sunday
Jun212015

iParaglide Right Site Weather: June 21

DateSunday, June 21, 2015 at 5:59

Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 06:00.

YVR 3000 ft winds northeast to 13 km/hr becoming southwest to 11 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.3C/1000ft: novice. 

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft northeast to 13km/hr becoming southwest to 13 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft: intermediate.

Wait for outflow aloft and in valleys to subside and leeside conditions to end. Late day for start of paragliding with high lapse rate.  Watch for rough conditions mid day in valleys. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.4 C/1000ft: intermediate.  Low altitude and proximity to ocean means Blanchard should establish inflow early and overpower winds aloft. Blanchard for P2 pilots 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00 with P3 conditions 13:00-17:00. Chances to paraglide 90%. 

2. Seattle Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Wait for SW winds aloft. Tiger for P3s 12:00-18:00 with P2 conditions 18:00-21:00. Good day for Tiger. Chances for paragliding 90%.

3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 2.3C/1000ft novice lapse rate. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse.  Wait for early outflow aloft to subside.  13:00-20:00. 90% paragliding prospects.

4. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.8C/1000ft advanced lapse rate.  Wait for early outflow aloft to subside. P4 conditions 12:00-20:00.  Strong day with XC potential. Chances to paraglide 90%. 

5. Whistler Paragliding: - 3.0C/1000ft advanced lapse rate.  Wait for early ouflow aloft to subside. Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 12:00-20:00. Strong day with XC potential. Paragliding prospects 80%. 

6. Paragliding Chilliwack: - 2.8 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Wait for early outflow aloft, gusty valley outflow and lee-side conditions to subside. P4 pilots 12:00-18:00 at Woodside with P2 conditions 18:00-21:00. P4 pilots at Bridal 13:00-18:00 with P2 conditions 18:00-21:00. 70% paragliding chances. 

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Saturday
Jun132015

iParaglide Right Site Weather: June 14

DateSaturday, June 13, 2015 at 9:09

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 09:00.

YVR 3000 ft winds east to 13 km/hr becoming south-southeast to 15 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.2C/1000ft: novice. 

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft northeast to 13km/hr becoming north-northwest to 11 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.5C/1000ft: intermediate.

Wait for outflow aloft to subside, then a OK day for paragliding. 

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Paragliding Bellingham: -2.4 C/1000ft: intermediate.  Low altitude and proximity to ocean means Blanchard should establish inflow early and overpower winds aloft. Blanchard for P2 pilots 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00 with P3 conditions 13:00-17:00. Chances to paraglide 90%. 

2. Seattle Paragliding: -2.5C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Tiger for P2s 10:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00 with P3 conditions 13:00-17:00.  Good day for Tiger. Chances for paragliding 90%.

3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 2.2C/1000ft novice lapse rate. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse.  Wait for early outflow aloft to subside.  13:00-20:00. 90% paragliding prospects.

4. Pemberton Paragliding: - 3.0 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate.  Wait for early outflow aloft to subside. P4 conditions 12:00-20:00.  Good strong day with XC potential. Chances to paraglide 90%. 

5. Whistler Paragliding: - 3.2.C/1000ft XXX lapse rate.  Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 09:00-20:00. Strong conditions, experts only, be careful.  Paragliding prospects 80%. 

6. Paragliding Chilliwack: - 2.8 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate. Wait for early outflow aloft and lee-side conditions to subside. P4 pilots 12:00-20:00 at Woodside.  70% paragliding chances. 

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Sunday
Jun072015

iParaglide Right Site Weather: June 7

DateSunday, June 7, 2015 at 4:24

Paragliding weather forecast for Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton areas, based on data available at 05:00.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft lnorthwest to 9 km/hr becoming west to 35 km/hr as the day progresses. Lapse rate -1.2C/1000ft: novice

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft north to 19km/hr and increasing to 22 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.0C/1000ft: novice.

Good day for paragliding early.

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Chillwack Paragliding: - 2.0 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Woodside for P2 pilots 07:00-13:00 with P4 conditions 13:00-19:00.  Bridal should be on for P4 pilots 11:00 - 20:00.  Watch out for strong west wind aloft after 12:00, possibly shutting things down. 90% paragliding chances early, 50% mid-day.

2. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.6 C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate.  Early day for Mackenzie with P2 conditions 08:00- 13:00 then P4 conditions 13:00-20:00. Watch for possible strong west wind aloft and Whistler express arrival shutting things down. Chances to paraglide 90% early, 30% mid-day.  

3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 1.2 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse 10:00-20:00. Watch out for possible strong west wind aloft shutting things down. 90% paragliding early, 50% late. 

4. Whistler Paragliding: - 2.8 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate.  Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 08:00-20:00. Watch for strong west wind aloft after mid-day possibly shutting things down. Paragliding prospects 90% early, 30% late. 

5. Bellingham Paragliding: -1.9C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P2 conditions 08:00-13:00. North wind aloft may put site in lee although its low altitude and proximity to ocean may neutralize this. Proceed or not only with caution. Paragliding chances 80% early, 50% late.

6. Seattle Paragliding: -2.0C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Tiger for P3 pilots be carefull of poosible north wind alfot.  Paragliding prospects 60%.

 

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Saturday
Jun062015

iParaglide Right Site Weather: June 6

DateSaturday, June 6, 2015 at 4:52

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 05:00.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light northwest to 9 km/hr becoming west to 44 km/hr as the day progresses. Lapse rate -1.5C/1000ft: novice

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft north to 24 km/hr and increasing to 31 km/hr. Lapse rate -2.1C/1000ft: novice.

Marginal day for paragliding.

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Chillwack Paragliding: - 2.2 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Woodside for P2 pilots 07:00-13:00 with P4 conditions 13:00-19:00.  Bridal should be on for P4 pilots 11:00 - 13:00.  Watch out for strong west wind aloft after 12:00, possibly shutting things down. 90% paragliding chances early, 40% mid-day.

2. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.6 C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate.  Early day for Mackenzie with P2 conditions 08:00- 12:00 then P4 conditions 13:00-19:00. Watch for possible strong west wind aloft and Whislter express arrival shutting things down. Chances to paraglide 90% early, 30% mid-day.  

3. Vancouver Paragliding: - 1.5 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse 10:00-20:00. Watch out for possible strong west wind aloft shutting things down. 90% paragliding early, 50% late. 

4. Whistler Paragliding: - 2.8 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate.  Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 08:00-20:00. Watch for strong west wind aloft after mid-day possibly shutting things down. Paragliding prospects 80% early, 30% late. 

5. Bellingham Paragliding: -1.8C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P3 conditions. North wind aloft may put site in lee although its low altitude and proximity to ocean may neutralize this. Proceed or not only with caution. Paragliding chances 50%. 

6. Seattle Paragliding: -2.1 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. North wind aloft puts Tiger in potential lee side. Paragliding not recommended there today. 

 

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Sunday
May312015

iParaglide Right Site Weather: May 31

DateSunday, May 31, 2015 at 4:34

Vancouver, Chilliwack, Bellingham, Seattle, Whistler & Pemberton area paragliding weather forecast, based on data available at 05:00.

YVR 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable.  Lapse rate -2.1C/1000ft: novice

SEA 3000 ft winds aloft light and variable. Lapse rate -1.6C/1000ft: novice.

Good day for paragliding.

iParaglide Right Site Ranking:

1. Chillwack Paragliding: - 2.5 C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate. Woodside for P2 pilots 07:00-13:00 and 17:00-20:00 with P3 conditions 13:00-17:00.  Bridal should be on for P2 pilots 11:00 - 13:00 and 17:00-20:30 with P3 conditions at peak. 90% paragliding chances.

2. Pemberton Paragliding: - 2.6 C/1000ft intermediate lapse rate.  Excellent day for Mackenzie with P2 conditions 08:00- 13:00 and 18:00-20:00 and P3 conditions 13:00-18:00. 90% chances to paraglide. 

3. Seattle Paragliding: -1.6 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. Great day for Tiger with P2 conditions 07:00 -12:00 90% paragliding prospects. 

4. Vancouver Paragliding: - 1.8 C/1000ft novice lapse rate. GMFT advanced P4 pilots at Grouse 10:00-20:00. 90% paragliding prospects. 

5. Whistler Paragliding: - 2.8 C/1000ft advanced lapse rate.  Blackcomb for Whistler team pilots 08:00-20:00. Paragliding prospects 80%

6. Bellingham Paragliding: -1.4C/1000ft novice lapse rate. P2 paraglider pilots at Blanchard 09:00-20:00. Chances to fly 90%.

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