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Last update : Dec 9th 2008
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GPS coordinates : take off : 50°59'10" (50.9862)N; 2°5'12" (2.0869)W - Elevation : 258 m.
Take off : The close proximity of the trees behind the road can give the illusion that the
wind is stronger than it really is.
Launch here is pretty straight forward. Allow enough distance between you and
the top fence in case of difficulties during a launch.
Landing : Hang-glider landing can be extremely tricky here due to the limited space and
the slope at landing generating lift. paragliders please give hang-gliders space
if they are obviously trying to land.
Paraglider landing can also be tricky on stronger days as the space is limited
by the fence at the top and trees beyond. Be careful not to get blown back into
the trees in venturi.
It can be useful to loose height out in front then try and land on the more gently
sloping area to the east of launch.
Be prepared to big-ear to get down on this site.
Hang-glider top landing is also available on the far side of the road from the
normal landing area on the path that leads from the gate to the Winklebury
slope. This landing area is flatter and easier to get a high performance glider
into. The main landing area slopes quite a lot in some areas, so be prepared
for an early over-shoot as there is a wire fence just before the slope drops off.
The Winklebury track landing area is unofficial.
Bottom Landing.
Slope landing is possible here as there is little scrub cover on the slope and
although steep the slope is fairly smooth.
You may bottom land in any grass covered field below. Avoid cropped fields.
Use gates to exit fields and close them behind you.
If you get caught out by increasing wind speed whilst flying it is safer to push
forward and bottom land rather than attempt a top landing and risk being
blown back.
Going there : From Shaftesbury take the A30 towards Salisbury, drive through Ludwell and
take the right hand turn signed for Ashmore (Dennis Lane). Take the next left
and follow signs to Rushmore.
From Salisbury, take the A30 Shaftesbury Road. Turn off left toward Berwick
St. John. Drive through the village and turn right opposite the Talbot Inn. The
road bends sharp right and follows a stream on the left. Bear left up the hill, at
the top turn right. You are now driving above Monk’s down.
Comments : Parking There is a stile in the fence line at the site entrance. Do not block access to
others by parking in front of the stile. Park as tight as possible to the fence on
the grass verge. The road is narrow so take care not to obstruct the road way.
Access Simply hop over the stile, set up and launch.
Weather hazards : The site has been known to be turbulent on strong Northerly days owing to the
ridge out in front.
There is also a possibility of rotor from the Winklebury ridge when the wind is
off to the east, particularly to the east side of the ridge.
As with most bowls if the wind is off the hill, it is possible for it to be dragged up
the slope giving the impression it is on. Look for direction indicators out in front.
If you are blown back here the trees will be waiting to catch you, take care to
keep out in front on stronger days. If you are blown back over the trees you will
almost certainly experience severe rotor in their lee.
To the west of the site, power cables run across and down the hill and onto the
western spur. Beware in this corner that particularly when there is east in the
wind that a venturi effect can increase wind speed in this area causing you to
be blown back.
Be on the look out for low flying aircraft. The site is very close to Compton
Abbas airfield.
Flight regulation : na.
People to contact : See website
Parking :
Website : http://www.wessexhgpg.org.uk
Tourism  : na.
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 Situation
Take off : 50.9862 N; 2.0869 W
Landing : not available
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 Comments
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 PgSim : 2 flights on Monksdown
  • flight by anonymous : . . "fantastic flight-easy though as many thermals and high cloud base"
  • flight by anonymous : . . "Decided to try a triangle but got bored as it was taking ages. Decided I would to try to avoid the shooting ranges, just like in real life. Had to go out before I got back to Monks so decided to land at Blandford, in the water meadow by the pub by the bridge. Always fancied landing there for real, though not advisable as probably rotary."

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 Leonardo flights [?]
takeoff : Monk's Down (50.9872; -2.08887), 0.18 km from this takeoff
Pilot OLC type OLC distance (km) Open distance (km) Flight duration Date View flight details on Leonardo
Shamus Pitts 52.339 48.29 2:9:31 2010-08-30 View
Shamus Pitts 25.482 21.963 2:18:33 2010-06-12 View
Shamus Pitts 18.892 16.839 1:23:40 2009-09-27 View
Shamus Pitts 12.565 11.466 0:32:53 2010-06-20 View
Shamus Pitts 10.871 9.289 0:57:16 2010-08-30 View
Shamus Pitts 10.671 9.278 0:32:33 2010-06-20 View
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