Aloha Visiting Pilots
This is the main paragliding site on Maui and is managed by Paraglide Maui. Located on the lee side of Mt. Haleakalā, it is protected from the trade winds and is flyable around 330 days a year. The unique geography allows pilots to fly for about two to three hours in the morning until the clouds form.
Launch Sites
Launch Sites
This is the main paragliding site on Maui and is managed by Paraglide Maui. Located on the lee side of Mt. Haleakalā, it is protected from the trade winds and is flyable around 330 days a year. The unique geography allows pilots to fly for about two to three hours in the morning until the clouds form.
LANDING ZONE
3500 ft MSL
We have a very friendly landing zone with nicely cut grass and a lot of space to safely land. The normal approach is from north to south as the arrow indicates. Please do not cross the road since there are regularly cars moving along the LZ.
Echos Launch
4500 ft MSL | 1000 ft descent
Echoes is simply the top of our training hill. With a thousand feet of grass, and numerous top-landing spots, it is the perfect place to hone your skills. Cloud base is usually above the launch, so it’s possible to get multiple flights in one morning!
Ferns Launch
6500 ft MSL | 3000 ft descent
On good days you will be able to launch two or three times from Ferns before the clouds shut down the launch. On these flights you can expect to get lift at 300 fpm to 600 fpm.
Special Note about Flying from Haleakala Crater
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At this time Haleakala Crater is closed to all flying. |
Pilots who attempt to launch from the crater risk being arrested. They also complicate the local club effort to establish an official flying site. Mahalo for your cooperation.
As soon as flying is allowed on the crater again we will note the change here.
Other Maui Flying Sites
There are other flying sites on Maui that are maintained by local hang gliding and paragliding pilots not affiliated with Paraglide Maui.
Please visit their site to inquire about other flying sites.
