Australian Hang Gliding (and Paragliding) Federation
The HGFA (Hang Gliding Federation of Australia) is a sporting body that administers Paragliding, Weightshift Microlights and Hang Gliding in Australia under the regulations laid down by the Civil Air Safety Authority.
CIVL (International)
CIVL is the the Hang Gliding and Paragliding Commission of FAI. FAI's hang gliding and paragliding activities, in particular World Records and International Competitions, are conducted under the direction of CIVL.
DHV (Germany) German Free Flight Association (Deutscher Hängegleiterverband).
FAI (International) The Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (International Aeronautical Federation) is the world air sports federation founded in 1905. It is a non-governmental and non-profit making international organisation with the basic aim of furthering aeronautical and astronautical activities worldwide.
South African Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (South Africa)
The South African Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (SAHPA) is the controlling and licensing Authority for the recreational sports of hang gliding and paragliding in South Africa.
Swedish Paragliding Association (Sweden)
The controlling and licensing Authority for the recreational sports of hang gliding and paragliding in Sweden.
Swiss Federation of Free Flight (Switzeland) Schweizerischer Hängegleiter-Verband (German). Federation Suisse de Vol Libre (French). Federazione Svizzera di Volo Libero (Italian).