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HANG GLIDING ASSOCIATION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association of Canada
1, record 1, English, Hang%20Gliding%20%26%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HPAC 2, record 1, English, HPAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Hang Gliding Association of Canada 3, record 1, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The HPAC is a Canadian non-profit corporation created to represent and support the sports of hang gliding and paragliding in Canada. 4, record 1, English, - Hang%20Gliding%20%26%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne de vol libre
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20de%20vol%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACVL 2, record 1, French, ACVL
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Association de vol libre du Canada 3, record 1, French, Association%20de%20vol%20libre%20du%20Canada
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ACVL est une corporation canadienne a but non lucratif qui a été créée pour représenter et supporter le vol libre au Canada. 4, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20de%20vol%20libre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Atlantic Canada
1, record 2, English, Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Atlantic%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HPAAC 1, record 2, English, HPAAC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Hang Gliding Association of Newfoundland 2, record 2, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission Statement ... Promote the safe enjoyment of hang gliding and paragliding in Atlantic Canada ... 1, record 2, English, - Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Atlantic%20Canada
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Atlantic Canada Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
- Newfoundland Hang Gliding Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Atlantic Canada
1, record 2, French, Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Atlantic%20Canada
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HPAAC 1, record 2, French, HPAAC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Hang Gliding Association of Newfoundland 2, record 2, French, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Atlantic Canada Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
- Newfoundland Hang Gliding Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association
1, record 3, English, Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SOGA 2, record 3, English, SOGA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Kitchener-Waterloo Hang Gliding Club 3, record 3, English, Kitchener%2DWaterloo%20Hang%20Gliding%20Club
former designation, correct
- K-W Hang Gliding Club 4, record 3, English, K%2DW%20Hang%20Gliding%20Club
former designation
- Hang-On-Tario 4, record 3, English, Hang%2DOn%2DTario
former designation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association, formerly the Kitchener-Waterloo Hang Gliding Club(est. 1979), flies most weekends and some weekdays from [its] present flight park on the third line and 25 side road just north of Fergus and southeast of Arthur. 3, record 3, English, - Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SOGA is the largest Hang Gliding club in Ontario. 5, record 3, English, - Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Southwestern Ontario Gliding Association
1, record 3, French, Southwestern%20Ontario%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SODA 2, record 3, French, SODA
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Kitchener-Waterloo Hang Gliding Club 3, record 3, French, Kitchener%2DWaterloo%20Hang%20Gliding%20Club
former designation, correct
- K-W Hang Gliding Club 4, record 3, French, K%2DW%20Hang%20Gliding%20Club
former designation
- Hang-On-Tario 4, record 3, French, Hang%2DOn%2DTario
former designation
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Association québécoise de vol libre
1, record 4, English, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- AQVL 2, record 4, English, AQVL
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Quebec 3, record 4, English, Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association%20of%20Quebec
proposal, see observation
- Quebec Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association 3, record 4, English, Quebec%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
proposal, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association of Quebec; Quebec Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association : unofficial translations provided for information purposes only. 3, record 4, English, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Association québécoise de vol libre
1, record 4, French, Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AQVL 2, record 4, French, AQVL
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association québécoise de vol libre (AQVL) est un organisme à but non lucratif qui fonctionne de façon bénévole. Elle est vouée à la promotion et à l'autoréglementation du vol libre au Québec. 3, record 4, French, - Association%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20de%20vol%20libre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2004-01-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- British Columbia Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
1, record 5, English, British%20Columbia%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BCHPA 1, record 5, English, BCHPA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The BCHPA is a non-profit association dedicated to the development of the sport of hang gliding and paragliding as a safe and enjoyable activity for its members. 1, record 5, English, - British%20Columbia%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- British Columbia Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association
1, record 5, French, British%20Columbia%20Hang%20Gliding%20and%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BCHPA 1, record 5, French, BCHPA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-07-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Manitoba Hang Gliding Association 1, record 6, English, Manitoba%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Manitoba Hang Gliding Association 1, record 6, French, Manitoba%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-07-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Hang Gliding Association 1, record 7, English, Ontario%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Hang Gliding Association 1, record 7, French, Ontario%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1998-05-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding Association of BC
1, record 8, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20BC
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
BC: British Columbia. 1, record 8, English, - Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20BC
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Hang Gliding Association of BC
1, record 8, French, Hang%20Gliding%20Association%20of%20BC
correct, British Columbia
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Hang Gliding Paragliding Association
1, record 9, English, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 2, record 9, English, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
Record 9, Key term(s)
- AHGPA
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Hang Gliding Paragliding Association
1, record 9, French, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 2, record 9, French, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Paragliding%20Association
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-06-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Hang Gliding Association 1, record 10, English, Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Association du vol libre 1, record 10, French, Association%20du%20vol%20libre
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-01-25
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Hang Gliding Association
1, record 11, English, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- AHGA 2, record 11, English, AHGA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abbreviation confirmed by the association. 2, record 11, English, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Hang Gliding Association
1, record 11, French, Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- AHGA 1, record 11, French, AHGA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignements obtenus de l'organisme. 1, record 11, French, - Alberta%20Hang%20Gliding%20Association
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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