The IPPHA (The Irish Powered Paragliding and Hanggliding Association) was formed in 2006 It is recognised by the Irish Aviation Aviation Authority (IAA) as the national organisation that represents and promotes the sport of powered paragliding and powered hang-gliding in Ireland., and its main objectives are to represent the Irish powered paragliding and hanggliding community in all foot launched powered aviation related matters.

We are seeking new ways to encourage participation and support for all foot launched powered aviation pilots. Training insurance and individual pilot insurance are now available for foot launched powered pilots in Ireland through the IPPHA.  

Our affiliated Club is the Falcon Paragliding & Hanggliding Club and its membership is spread countrywide consisting of very experienced pilots and student pilots . 

Our Irish based training facility is Midland Paragliding  which is approved by the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) and it is the only IAA Registered Training Facility (RTF) in Ireland for our sport at present.  

                Aims and Objectives of the Irish Powered Paragliding and Hanggliding Association

Our aim is to work with students, pilots, instructors and other organizations to ensure foot launched powered aviation is fairly represented and given the opportunity to progress through the promotion of Powered Paragliding and Hanggliding in Ireland .

To represent powered paragliding & powered hanggliding in Ireland in dealing with National and International bodies or authorities.

To support administrative or legislative measures that will improve facilities for foot-launch powered aircraft and to act to prevent the introduction of such measures injurious to the sport.

To ensure adequate access to airspace and to protect the interests of foot-launch powered aircraft.

To organise and assist in promoting and organising competitive and recreational Powered Paragliding and Hanggliding events.  

To select, train, and administer competitors to represent Ireland at foot-launch powered aircraft international events. 

To provide a forum for the exchange of information and discussion that can contribute to the improvement of aircraft, equipment and to safety.

To arrange and provide the holding of instruction in skills and techniques and the promotion of safety.

To issue guidelines and to encourage the observance by foot-launch powered aircraft pilots of a code of conduct. 

To assemble, analyse and disseminate information that leads to the improvement of training methods of pilots. 

To provide services as far as possible and appropriate for other organisations, clubs and persons interested in or associated with the sport and recreation of Powered Paragliding and Hanggliding.