Blue Grouse – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Blue Grouse se nachází v Kanada ve výšce 745 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je SV; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Kanada
- Nadmořská výška
- 745 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- SV
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Elevation: Launch 2950' ASL - GPS: N 49°57'05.70' W 119°30'56.30' Direction of Launch: NE Vehicle Requirements: Rugged High Clearance 2WD or 4WD Outstanding scenery overlooking Okanagan Lake. Good smooth round Paragliding launch not visible from the LZ. THIS SITE IS UNDER CONTROLLED AIRSPACE APPROACH TO THE KELOWNA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - the Tenth busiest airport in Canada. - the Kelowna Airport Tower REQUIRES us to CONTACT THEM directly BEFORE flying at: 250-765-3426. Site suitable for: PG only. Type of Site: Mountain. Type of flying: Ridge & Thermal. Cross Country potential: Poor . Site Regulation: Formal (OSA) HPAC Insurance and waiver required. ===> Do Not Fly Over Parking Lot or Houses. ===> THIS IS NOT A HANG GLIDING SITE. The landing field is far too small for Hang Gliders and it is a very popular and well used local lakeside park by families with children.
Přístup a přistání
From Kelowna BC head North on Westside Road to Traders Cove Marine Park that's where the LZ is. Have a look. Then:. 1.7 Km west on Bear Creek Road turn left, stay left at the fork and continue approx.
Poplatky
Class E Controlled Airspace from 700' AGL to our ceiling of 5100' ASL due to Victor 320. Class D Airspace 6000' ASL due to proximity of the Kelowna Airport. FIC Advanced Weather Briefing and HAGAR Notification: 1-866-WXBRIEF (1-866-992-7433) . French service: 1-866-GOMETEO (1-866-466-3836). For your HAGAR information, see: http://www.hpac.ca/pub/?pid=95. Canadian Airspace information, see: http://skyvector.com/. Radio Frequency: 123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz. Local Club Radio Frequency: 145.500
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.