- 1 Complete our waiver of liability
- 2 USHPA or ASC license or foreign equivalent
- 3 Get a site briefing on our launch areas
- 4 Take a knowledge test of not only flight rules and regulations, but also how to operate and communicate on aircraft radios
- 5 All flights MUST have someone in the air or on the ground with communication with all pilots and aircraft
- 6 Pay the dues to help maintain the facilities and keep up to date on briefings
Flight Park
The #1 Flight Park in the USA!
Our Private Paraglide and Speedfly flight park is off the hook! We have 7 launch sites ranging from 550ft to 1,700ft. These launch sites are sand or high-quality turf! For the hike and fly enthusiasts, you may hike to the top of Deer Mountain! There are numerous launch areas along the way and a 2,400ft flight from the summit! When the Columbia River is low, we have beach landings, with a mowed grass landing area and swoop lanes. AirSports Chelan two shuttle vans and a 6-seat side by side for shuttle service along with the occasional Helicopter… need we say more?
Chelan Flight Park Location
We have the most accessible flight park in the Northwest! Our property is overlooking the Columbia River on the east side of Deer Mountain, just four miles outside the town of Chelan and a quarter mile from the Chelan Airport. We have SE and NE launches at 550ft (Airport Ridge and Boer’s Beach), SE and NE launches at 900ft (Pirates and Da’ Plank) and a NE, E and SE launch at 1,200ft (The Knob, FYIG Chute, and Bam Bam’s), and a short hike to an E and NE launch at 1,700ft (Dos Arboles and Between the Rocks). All of which are hike and fly or a 10-15min shuttle. A trail is continually being built to the top of Deer Mountain at 2,500ft with numerous launch sites.
Flight Park requirements
We require an annual airspace and site briefing with AirSports Chelan. The cost is $35 for two weeks or $135 annually for use of the facilities and briefing video. The flight park is free to hike and fly. We require an USHPA or ASC license, or foreign equivalent. This site is remarkably close to the airport, and we have been working with the local aviation community and the FAA to ensure this will be a safe and controlled flying environment for all aviators. Knowing the flight rules and communication requirements is paramount!
Become a Member.
In order to gain a membership, you must:
We’re working to build this area into the most user-friendly flying site in the Pacific NW! We operate a shuttle service on the weekends and by appointment during the week. We will be working with The Chelan Flyers Club to offer Butte service, clinics, events and pilot lodging.