Billing - Bir – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Billing - Bir se nachází v Indie ve výšce 2428 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
- Indie
- Nadmořská výška
- 2428 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- JZ, Z
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Bir(Himachal Pradesh) is at the foothills of Dhauladhar mountains. Billing takeoff(~2400M) is about 45 minutes drive from Bir Tibetan Colony (taxi stand). (INR 700 as of 2023). There is a trail to the launch starting from the check-post, about 4 km. The launch options include east, south and west facing. There are mainly 2 cross-country flying seasons, Oct-November and March-May. Tandem operation Site weather station: https://ws.paraguide.in Billing is the takeoff and Bir the local village/place to stay/landing zone. It's heaven for cross country flying and vol-bivouac. Maps for Thermocompass http://thermocompass.nethouse.me/page/19190.
Přístup a přistání
There are three options to travel from New Delhi to Bir. By Air: IGIA New Delhi to Gaggal Airport (Kangra, near Dharamsala) and then taxi or bus to Bir Tibetan Colony. Taxi from Kangra Airport is INR1800 as of 2018. By Train: Delhi to Pathankot, then taxi or bus to Bir Tibetan Colony. By A/C Bus (HRTC): Delhi ISBT NE Basement to Baijnath. Http://www.hrtc.gov.in/hrtctickets/Availability.aspx
Poplatky
SPOT and VHF Radio,. Http://international.findmespot.com/. Always share your flight plans with someone.
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.