Bell Hill – paragliding startovačka
Startovačka Bell Hill se nachází v Velká Británie ve výšce 253 m n. m. Hlavní orientace startu je SZ; vhodný vítr je 0–8 m/s (max. poryv 11 m/s). Obtížnost: pokročilý.
Parametry startu
- Země
- Velká Británie
- Nadmořská výška
- 253 m n. m.
- Orientace startu
- SZ
- Vhodný vítr
- 0–8 m/s
- Max. poryv
- 11 m/s
- Obtížnost
- pokročilý
Klíčové informace
Podmínky
Vzlétněte před větrným rukávem nebo kdekoli jižněji podél hřebene. Ujistěte se, že jste dostatečně nízko na svahu, abyste v případě nepovedeného startu neskončili v zaparkovaných autech nebo v plotě. V rušných dnech se před rozvinutím křídla ujistěte, že je nad vámi volný prostor. Prosím, zajistěte, aby měli rogalisté dostatek prostoru pro start, pokud jsou přítomni. Při slabém větru je možné startovat přímo do kotliny.
Nebezpečí
| Probably the biggest hazard on this site is other pilots. On a good summers. Day, particularly when the wind is light, and everyone is trying to fly in thermic. Cycles. Things can get crowded and a little manic. Know the collision avoidance rules, and use them. There are times when some. Politeness and plain etiquette come into play. If you feel uncomfortable in a crowded sky, land. The ridge shallows to the West above the entrance gate and further west. Power lines run down the hill. It is possible to become pinned in increased. Venturi in this area. If the wind is off to the north, the take off and landing areas can be turbulent. Don't get caught out by patches of sink and dumped in the scrub or trees if. Scratching in the bowl.
Přístup a přistání
Travelling from either Stuminster Newton or Blandford drive into Shillingstone . On the A357. From Blandford look out for the war memorial on your right, now . Take the next left turn signed for Okeford Fitzpaine. Sturminster this turn will be the first right hand turn after entering the village. Drive to Okeford Fitzpaine, pass the church set back on the left until you reach . A ‘Y’ and ‘T’ junction. Shortly after leaving the village you will pass a . Left hand turn that leads up to Okeford Hill , go straight ahead. Take the next left turn signed for Bulbarrow and Ansty. You should now be climbing uphill. Just before the crest of the hill on the left is the locked gate with stile . Leading up across Bell Hill. Several other routes will bring you in from the South or via the Winterbornes. Most routes will lead you past the Bulbarrow view point. Keep going past a left hand turn. As the . Road starts to drop off down the hill side you will see the entrance gate on your . Right.Access is via the track from the gate. If on foot simply walk up the track to the . Hill crest or simply walk up the hill and along the fence line until you find a . The gate is padlocked with a combination lock. Details of the combination are . Available to members on the Wessex web-site. Closed at all times and that last off the hill has locked it. In summer most vehicles have no problem with the track although a little rough, . Traction is fairly good and the ground is mostly firm. TAKE NOTE . After or during a wet spell the track can become extremely slippery and may . Only be accessible to serious 4X4’s. Getting up to the top is often possible but . The track turns to grass higher up and many vehicles end up sliding sideways . On the slope unable to park. You then have to turn and drive/slide back down . Which can be a frightening experience. Please think twice about taking vehicles . Up the track during wet weather. Please watch out for gliders . Launching who should be giving way to you on your landing approach. The launch area can be very buoyant and on stronger days it is advisable to . Land in the field behind the windsock when not in crop. Slope landing is usually straight forward here. However, you must ensure you . Know your into wind beat. Please ensure the gate is kept. Only be accessible to serious 4X4’s.
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.