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Paragliding Fort Flagler North, WA

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Fort Flagler, located in the USA, offers a unique paragliding experience with occasional soaring opportunities. The site record stands at 45.9 km. For a visual glimpse, check out these videos: [Video 1](

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). For more information on flying sites, visit the [Rainier Paragliding Club](https://sites.google.com/view/rainierparaglidingclub/flying-sites). Pilots must register through the [Washington State Parks registration form](https://www.parks.wa.gov/FormCenter/Miscellaneous-12/Paragliding-registration-Fort-Flagler-83). Launching pilots have the right of way and may stay close to the bluff during the first pass. After establishing in the lift, normal ridge rules apply. Pilots in flight must yield to launching pilots. Non-flying pilots are responsible for clearing launch and landing areas, and spectators should maintain a distance of 50 feet. Guidelines are posted at each launch site. Flying at Fort Flagler is a privilege and misuse could result in losing access to the site. Specific rules include not disturbing park facilities, being courteous to visitors, launching and landing only in posted areas, and no hang gliding, motorized flying, or RC gliders/planes. Pets must be kept on a leash to avoid accidents. All flying sites at Fort Flagler require cliff launch skills and a USHPA cliff launch sign-off. The cliffs, though seemingly small, are dangerous, and a fall could be life-changing. All pilots must be current USHPA members with Cliff Launch (CL), Restricted Landing Field (RLF), and Flat Slope Launch (FSL) special skill identifiers. Pilots must be a P3 or a P2 accompanied by a USHPA instructor or observer.