Shelley Beach – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Shelley Beach se nachází v Austrálie ve výšce 91 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je JV; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Austrálie
- Nadmořská výška
- 91 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- JV
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
One of the best known coastal sites in WA, a large coastal site suitable for beginners with fantastic scenery, good access and a developed take off area with wooden hang glider ramps. Getting There:laning on the beach (photo Georgina Bass) Turn Left off Lower Denmark Road at the signposted turn off to Cosy Corner. Turn Right up hill after the Torbay Hotel, then left onto a good gravel road a Follow this to the end where it splits right to the lookout/takeoff and left down to the bottom landing, beach and camping ground. Flying:. Be aware of other pilots attempting to top land when setting up. Rotor behind take off and at often at SW end of main ridge. There is a steep valley between the take off hill and the main ridge. In more Southerly winds the main ridge may be unflyable due to Rotor, but the take off hill OK. In a more Easterly wind the take off hill will generate very little lift and it may be necessary to glide straight across to the main ridge. This can make top landing impossiblke if the wind is light as the valley cannot be crossed back with sufficient hieght. There is a substantial wind gradient at take off so the wind may be stronger than it feels on the ramp. Due to the site's scenic popularity, there is often tourists on launch. Please be respectful and maintain your distance where possible. Call out your landings if the area is not clear, or get someone on launch to clear it for you. Another potential hazard is drones. Again due to the scenic popularity, some tourists may try to launch a drone. Alert the Duty Pilot / Safety Officer of the day on launch and they will ask the drone pilot to land immediately. This is a wilderness area. Wildlife is to be expected. There are often a couple of kangaroos that graze on the landing zone around sunrise and sunset. Keep an eye out for them, as they can be hard to spot from the air in low light conditions. Snakes are also a possiblity, but less common. Be aware of potential rotor coming up the face of the hill in easterly winds. The site is mostly unflyable when the wind is much further around than south. Consult the Duty Pilot / Safety Officer on launch for a site briefing if you are new to the site.
Přístup a přistání
No commercial activities including teaching and tandems are permitted in the National Park without the relevant Dept of CALM permit. Http://www.naturebase.net/national_parks/management/index.html#management_plans Near Albany. National Park fees apply (West Cape Howe National Park). There is camping right at the LZ, or nearby Cosy Corner East.
Odkazy
Startovačky v okolí
Údaje jsou orientační (zdroje: XContest, paraglidingearth.com, paragliding-mapa.cz). Před letem vždy ověř aktuální podmínky, vzdušný prostor a souhlas správce startovačky. Více na živé mapě.