Chikyong Ha Hachi
| Disciplines | Test pilot | Cross Competition | Hike & Fly |
|---|---|
| nationality | Korea |
| city | Pyeongtaek-si, Gyeonggi-do |
| Birth date | 1975 |
| Gin team since | 2007 |
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Biography
Chikyong “Hachi” Ha is a Korean test pilot who has been part of the GIN team since 2007. He discovered flying in 1998 and has since built a career around competition, testing, and instruction. Known for his calm, precise style, Hachi is especially passionate about long adventures and hike & fly challenges in the mountains, so much so that he has competed on the world stage and taken on legendary races like the Red Bull X-Alps.
Interview
What’s your job or profession?:
Paragliding Instructor, Test Pilot
Paragliding Instructor, Test Pilot
Do you have any hobbies besides paragliding?:
I like golf and my hobby is self-maintenance of my car.
I like golf and my hobby is self-maintenance of my car.
When and what inspired you to start paragliding?:
In 1998, I saw a paragliding flight while training in the military. It looked so much fun that I learned it.
In 1998, I saw a paragliding flight while training in the military. It looked so much fun that I learned it.
What are your favorite flying spots?:
Well, I’ve been to a lot of places, but among them, my flight in the Alps is really memorable.
Well, I’ve been to a lot of places, but among them, my flight in the Alps is really memorable.
What is your longest flight?:
I think it’s about 10 hours during the 2015 X-Alps.
I think it’s about 10 hours during the 2015 X-Alps.
Could you share a link to your longest flight track? (e.g., XContest or similar):
I’m sorry, I don’t have it.
I’m sorry, I don’t have it.
What do you like most about flying?:
I love competition flying. It’s so nice to fly with my friends who love and enjoy flying, and I always like the feeling of happiness that new flights and tension give me.
I love competition flying. It’s so nice to fly with my friends who love and enjoy flying, and I always like the feeling of happiness that new flights and tension give me.
Why do you want to be part of the GIN team?:
Because it’s the best choice to be the best.
Because it’s the best choice to be the best.
What are your objectives for the next two years?:
Well, I would like to participate in the Hike& fly World Championship in 2026.
Well, I would like to participate in the Hike& fly World Championship in 2026.
What advice would you give to new pilots?
I want to tell them that safe flights are the best, no matter what. Because I’ve seen so many pilots stop flying because of injuries. Flying that never gets greedy and conforms to nature would be the best option.
I want to tell them that safe flights are the best, no matter what. Because I’ve seen so many pilots stop flying because of injuries. Flying that never gets greedy and conforms to nature would be the best option.
Achievements
1st
PWCA China
2019
Overall
14th
X-Alps
2015
Overall
1st
Pre PWC Taiwan
2012
Overall
1st
Asian Championship
2010
Overall
1st
Korea Championship
2009
Overall
1st
Korea Paragliding League
2009
Overall
1st
Korea President Cup
2007
Overall
