David Hanning
Pilot / Educator / Athlete
Enabling people to be pilots thru education, fun & adventure.
International Guided Paragliding Tours
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- India
- Nepal
- Russia
- …
Paragliding Courses
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SOLO Pilot Certification Courses.
- Basic
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Tandem & Instructor Clinics.
- Thermaling
- XC – Cross Country
- Ground Handling Training
Helping You Achieve Success
Get connected to Quality Instruction & Guiding
I draw from my experiences w/ Travel, Guiding, Coaching, Cross Country, thermal, soaring dynamic decision making, adventure,.. training.
20 years of flying paragliders with a cross country focus, I have chased clouds going for distance and focused on the dicipline of racing all to be better at connecting to the weather that enables flying.
Paragliding Instruction & Certification
Instructor & Tandem Certification
Guided Adventures
International Tours
Tandem Flights
Weather Analysis
Competition & Event Management
Paragliding Instruction
Custom courses, coaching and guided experiences
Instructor & Tandem Certification
Professional Pilot certification & licensing from multiple organizations.
Guided Tours
Vol Bivy adventures, volcano hike n fly, foreign flying travel
Tandem Flights
Paragliding flights in tandem with a passenger in front of the pilot
Resume
CURRENT
Flying Camp, (www.flying.camp )
- Owner – Paragliding School & Equipment Sales.
- Tours & Guided Expeditions – India, Nepal, Costa Rica, Chile…
- Dealer/Importer for Ozone, Phi, SupAir, X-dreamfly, Skybean, FlyTec, Naviter, Advance, Gin,…& More
PAST JOBS & WORK EXPERIENCES
- RedBull X-Alps – TEAM USA – 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
- Sunrise Paragliding– Pokhara, Nepal -Tandem Pilot & Instructor 08′-13′
- Cloud 9, Utah – Paragliding Instruction & Tandem Pilot 06′ – 12′
- Sun Valley Paragliding & Ketchum Kites, Owner – paragliding & Kiting equipment sales & instruction
- Sun Valley Ski Resort, Winch Cat Snow Groomer 2008-2010
- Wood River YMCA, Idaho 07-08’ – Director Climbing Wall & gym.
- Rainier Mountaineering Inc., Senior Mountain Guide 00’-05’
- NPS, Denali, Alaska ~ Climbing Ranger, Volunteer 2003
- Ultima Thule Outfitters – Alaska Wilderness Ski Touring Guide
- Exum Utah Mountain Adventures – Ice Climbing & Ski Guide
- Alta Ski Patrol – Ski Patrol 1999/2000
- Nicros Climbing Wall Construction, Handhold design & production
- Vertical Endeavors Builder, Manager, Instructor, Guide 1992-1995
- American Alpine Institute Climbing Guide 1999
- Manito-wish 1987-1990 ~ Wilderness Canoe Guide
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS:
- University of Minnesota. BA. 1992
- Avalanche level III Certification – NAC, 2001
- AMGA Guide Certification – 1993
- Leave No Trace – 1993
- USHPA #75076 –Instructor & Tandem /Administrator 2000-2020
- ASC – Advanced Flight Instructor/Administrator & Tandem Pilot
- AUA Flight Instructor & Tandem Pilot
- FEDEVIP – Venezuelan Paragliding Federation
- Red Cross -First Aid / CPR – 1985 to current
- EMT – Basic – Not Current
LANGUAGES:
- English 1st Language
- Spanish 2nd (proficient)
@ Me
From the beginning my Grandmother said I was going to be a teacher of the things I am passionate about. And it was true; canoeing, camping, rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, backcountry skiing, paragliding…
At my core is the belief that we are obligated to share what we know so that we can enable those who come after us to be better equiped and prepared, safer and more capable, taking our sport further then we can imagine at this point in it’s existance.
At 50 I have gathered extensive experiences chasing dreams of adventure around the world. I am raising a family and sharing my knowledge with anyone who is interested in gaining insight at becoming better at their sport. While flying is my focus I seek at helping you reach your potential
I am old school and my word is my bond. I’d rather cut to the chase and I will always call it as I see it, like every great umpire. I am a surviver and I will always go the distance.