Pine Ridge – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Pine Ridge se nachází v Spojené státy ve výšce 1255 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je SZ; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Spojené státy
- Nadmořská výška
- 1255 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- SZ
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Pine Ridge is a Central Oregon ridge soaring site with mild thermals mixed in spring and fall, more radical thermals during the summer. It is a one mile long ridge facing the prevailing northwest winds and located entirely within the Crooked River National Grasslands. Launches for this site are all walk-up. North to northwest winds are the best flying, shorter duration flights can be had when wind Regular controlled burning has removed much of the juniper, which once dominated this site leaving a multitude of open grass launches and landing areas. Because all launches are below ridge top, it is advisable to check wind speed and direction at the top of the ridge prior to any launch.
Přístup a přistání
From Terrebonne, OR: drive east across the RxR tracks, down a hill then east for 5 miles to a T intersection and stop sign. Turn left, then cross the Crooked River and follow the road north 6 miles, The south side of Pine Ridge will be visible directly in front of you as you drive north. When you see a large pole corral on the left side of the road, turn west onto Rd. If you come to a stop sign, you missed the corral. Go back south 1/4 miles turn west onto Rd. Drive 2.4 miles to a cattle guard then 1/10 mile to a small dirt parking area on the south side of the road. From Madras, OR: drive 1.5 miles south on Hwy. 26 toward Prineville. Drive about 12 miles southeast until you see a large natural gas pumping station building on the west side of the highway. One half mile ahead look for a small green road sign directing you toward Lone . Take this paved road 1/4 mile to a large pole corral.
Poplatky
The National Grasslands limits driving off of primary roads during part of the year. If it's muddy and you will leave ruts, please WALK!
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.