Sir Lowry s Pass – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Sir Lowry s Pass se nachází v Jihoafrická republika ve výšce 448 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je JZ, Z, SZ; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Jihoafrická republika
- Nadmořská výška
- 448 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- JZ, Z, SZ
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Launch for competent pilots (very good ground-handling skills) from the grassed slope below the wall, where turbulence from the big rocks to the right or left can make it risky. If you misjudge the wind, you are likely to get blown back into the car park. For an easier launch, walk directly across the road from the entrance to the car park, and take the little footpath up the mountain, bearing lef You will be high above the pass. There is a wind streamer tied to a tall pole, and some netting on the ground. Have a good look at the wind speed: you do not want to be blown over the back of this mountain! Basic (+ 4 guided flights). Alt: 420 m asl, airspace ceiling 1200m asl. Soaring and thermal. A regular site that offers soaring, thermalling and cross-country, with superb views. The long mountain chain extends in a fairly consistent ridge to the south. To the north of takeoff the ridge rises to become towering mountain peaks, then curves to form a semicircle. Thermals can be strong, taking you high up and away from the earth, into the blue. > Severe wind gradient in a NW. > If the wind swings S, conditions will get very turbulent, and top landing dangerous. > Sometimes it is flyable with a light SE, in lee- side wind-shadow conditions. Watch the wind on the water, and be very careful of the wind- line deteriorating.
Přístup a přistání
Sir Lowry's Pass on N2 Highway. Hottentots-Holland Mountains. Somerset West, Western Cape, ZA. N2 towards Caledon, at the top of the Sir Lowry's Pass, turn right into the viewsite. Beware of baboons (keep food out of sight and windows closed).
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.