International Hand Launch Glider Festival

April 18 and 19, 2026, Poway, CA

Hard to fathom but the 2026 International Hand Launch Glider Festival is around the corner on April 18-19! This will be the 31st International and we’re very excited to welcome everyone back to Poway, California. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. We’ve had a good amount of rain earlier this year, so anticipate a higher than average crop just next to the field. Come join us for two exciting days of challenging tasks, good food, and world-class competition.

Sign ups now available via the F3X Vault.

We already have pilots registered from Germany, Canada, China, and the USA!

For past results, please check out the IHLGF History Page and also check out the IHLGF Photo Gallery!

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