Van Rhyn's Pass – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Van Rhyn's Pass se nachází v Jihoafrická republika ve výšce 734 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je JZ, Z; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Jihoafrická republika
- Nadmořská výška
- 734 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- JZ, Z
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Below the road on the last bend in the pass, is a small, steeply sloped cleared patch amongst the desert scrub. Soaring and thermal. 350km north of Cape Town, the Van Rhyn's Pass scribes a line up the plateau that forms the gateway to the Karoo semi-desert wilderness. Soarable in winter, and extremely thermal in summer, this is a site remarkable for its desolate beauty, and the remote charm of the little village of Nieuwoudtville behind. There is typically an inversion layer 350m above takeoff, although if you break through this, there is fantastic XC potential heading east across the plateau towards Calvinia. Ï¿½Good ground-handling in thermal conditions on launch is essential, as there are some nasty big rocks, and the launch site is restricted. Ï¿½Heavy thermal activity in summer.
Přístup a přistání
Take the N7 past Clanwilham, to Vanrhynsdorp, where you must turn off and follow the signs to Calvinia. After 50km you climb up the Van Rhyn's Pass. Don't park on the pass - drive around to the viewsite on top.
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.