Gydo Pass – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Gydo Pass se nachází v Jihoafrická republika ve výšce 936 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je JV, J; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Jihoafrická republika
- Nadmořská výška
- 936 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- JV, J
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Site has been opened above the road: a wide, easy launch area. Drive all the way up the pass until it begins to flatten off. Turn into the first farm complex on your right. Locate the owners and ask for permission to drive to takeoff- south (towards Ceres) through their orchards along the crest of the spine until you are overlooking the valley again. Only site that works near CT when there is a strong prevailing SE. SE light. Tucked away in the corner of the Ceres valley, Gydo can sometimes escape the SE winds that are lashing the rest of the Cape. On a thermal day, one can climb out from this low pass to the majestic heights of Waboomberg, though it is difficult. In summer, a strong W wind rushes towards the desert by the afternoon, making Gydo unsafe and very turbulent - get away early. Power lines criss-cross the landing area.
Přístup a přistání
To Worcester, R43 to Ceres, turn left in Ceres towards 'Prince Alfred's. Hamlet', and continue on this road until you climb up the Gydo Pass. Park where the road does its last wide right-hand bend, overlooking the Ceres Valley.
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.