Canada paragliding sites
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small hill covered with grass... one wing at a time |
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large field in front of the take off near the trailer park |
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From Montreal take the 117 ; right turn at Riviere Rouge secteur Ste Veronique; about 1 km make a right turn toward the montain; at your right you will see the camping entrance and gate; on the site, you follow the asphalted road to the take off where is the belvedere; |
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Ask permission to go on site at the gate please
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There are few stores and restaurants around 2km; you can go to make camping for the week end and fly ! |
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Take off : 49.0437 N; 119.405 W - Elevation : 991 m.
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Take off : 59.5467 N; 133.627 W - Elevation : 1303 m.
Landing : 59.5495 N; 133.669W - Elevation : 669 m.
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Grassy area on the ridge to the right of the trail near the summit.
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Pine Creek beach or trail head parking area.
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From Atlin drive towards Surprise Lake and take a right on the Warm Bay Rd. turn off just out of town. Go 5 Km and look for a large parking area on the right just after the Pine Cr. bridge. Trail head is signed across the road.
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Great soaring site with incredible views, easy one hour walk up. Thermal and XC potential on the right day.
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Watch for quickly building winds coming from the south in the afternoon.
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Yukon Paragliders Assoc.
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Great town, arts, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking.
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Take off : 47.1733 N; 67.1084 W - Elevation : 609 m.
Landing : 47.1727 N; 67.1212W - Elevation : 321 m.
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Need to buy a pass to drive past the gate |
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Road |
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Drive and walk up |
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nice, rocks on take-off |
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HPAAC.ca |
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Take off : 51.3605 N; 113.709 W - Elevation : 948 m.
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Take off : 43.8126 N; 80.3845 W - Elevation : 459 m.
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Take off : 50.0945 N; 122.908 W - Elevation : 1704 m.
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Walk up, about 150' of vertical. Launch to the west, hope for about 18-25kmh W, WNW, or WSW jump off, beware the prickly hawthorn brush off the the north, it won't let go your glider. |
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Nice large grassy landing space. Watch out for the sign in the grass, its metal, and sharp. Try not to land on the road, it's busy. And don't park in the doth or you'll get a warning ticket from the underworked park staff. |
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Park day pass is $7.00 |
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Take off : 49.9507 N; 119.512 W - Elevation : 745 m.
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Take off : 43.0962 N; 82.1304 W - Elevation : 194 m.
Landing : 43.0962 N; 82.1304W - Elevation : 194 m.
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North facing steep slope launch located in a residential back yard. Check with resident on status.
This is not a public site. Charlie owns the property we park and set up on. We have kept the pilots to a minimum and always call first to OK it with him. In other words this is not a group site. Set up on the other side of the tree line if possible. |
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contact Norm before flying there...this is VERY important |
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Take off : 50.5226 N; 119.526 W - Elevation : 1502 m.
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Take off : 49.6285 N; 116.212 W - Elevation : 1523 m.
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Take off : 46.0088 N; 77.2062 W - Elevation : 371 m.
Landing : 46.0038 N; 77.2155W - Elevation : 116 m.
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Large takeoff for 4-5 wings in preparation; grass and cliff; The ridge is long and beautiful ; |
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Large fields all around each side of the road in front of a huge lake. |
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You can rent a cottage good for at least 12 persons on the take off; |
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Be Careful for Antennas !! |
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Don't fly over the farm and the horses ! |
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Small city on the Quebec side; near Petawawa ont. Better bring your own food. |
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Take off : 49.1712 N; 121.749 W - Elevation : 727 m.
Landing : 49.1825 N; 121.755W - Elevation : 42 m.
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Takeoff is at 2500 ft in a WNW direction.
http://www.westcoastsoaringclub.com/sites/bridal_falls_lower.php |
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The paraglider LZ is in a small field beside a golf course, close to the freeway.
http://www.westcoastsoaringclub.com/sites/bridal_falls_lower.php |
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There's parking near the LZ, which is just off the Trans Canada Highway. The site is about 1 1/2 hours from Vancouver. |
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West Coast Soaring Club
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Take off : 43.7482 N; 81.2381 W - Elevation : 346 m.
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Take off : 46.5097 N; 74.9834 W - Elevation : 286 m.
Landing : 46.5088 N; 74.9869W - Elevation : 255 m.
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small hill covered with grass... one wing at a time |
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large field in front of the take off near the trailer park |
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From Montreal take the 117 ; right turn at Riviere Rouge secteur Ste Veronique; about 1 km make a right turn toward the montain; at your right you will see the camping entrance and gate; on the site, you follow the asphalted road to the take off where is the belvedere; |
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Ask permission to go on site at the gate please
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There are few stores and restaurants around 2km; you can go to make camping for the week end and fly ! |
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Take off : 52.8432 N; 112.568 W - Elevation : 710 m.
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Take off : 53.8065 N; 112.369 W - Elevation : 651 m.
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Take off : 52.7898 N; 112.689 W - Elevation : 756 m.
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N 52.78977° W 112.68894°. |
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A lot of landing space on the bottom of valley, you can also land on the takeoff. |
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Mostly hanggliders site. For paragliders good place for first short flights for beginners. If the wind conditions are right there is a chance to stay in the air for while. |
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Take off : 53.9021 N; 112.344 W - Elevation : 628 m.
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Take off : 45.3532 N; 64.8309 W - Elevation : 62 m.
Landing : 45.3523 N; 64.8331W
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Cliff. PG - Groomed launch and set up area.
Cliff HG - 500' east of PG launch. In development |
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Beach. Caution - Extreme tidal range |
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Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
Any Vehicle. Access to launch for HG is possible with permission of Park staff. |
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This site is owned and maintained by the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. Our arrangement with them is that ALL pilots will have hpac yearly or temporary(non Canadian visitors)Insurance.If you fly you are expected to pay the $5 admission fee.
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NB. The Bay of Fundy exhibits a phenomenal tidal range. At certain phases of the moon the high tide can reach the base of the cliffs. Low tide is equally exaggerated.
Southerly winds, necessary to fly the long (10km)high cliffs beyond the arc of the bay are short lived in the summer making that section of the ridge difficult to fly. The intertidal zone on this side is also very narrow. It is recommended that only pilots very experienced in coastal flying attempt this ridge. |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Student with instructor), Novice
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced |
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Michael Fuller.......Tel. 902-254-2972
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com |
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Great hiking trails in the Park. lighthouse b&b cafe at Cape D'Or, wonderful restaurant in Advocate.Accomodations.
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Take off : 60.1886 N; 134.689 W - Elevation : 696 m.
Landing : 60.1869 N; 134.694W - Elevation : 699 m.
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Top of tallest sand-dune. |
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Land anywhere in desert. |
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Drive towards Carcross. Pull off at the Carcorss Dessert sign. Hike 20 minutes to get across desert and up far side.
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This is the smallest dessert in the world. This is a good learning site. It's too shallow for flying. Sand in gliders takes a while to get out. |
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Take off : 7.6174 N; 7.0251 E - Elevation : 373 m.
Landing : 7.6173 N; 7.0251E - Elevation : 373 m.
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BY carlosparaglide scootertow |
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carr 20min out of ottawa E |
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new site , nice for towing flys |
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contac carlos onwner or Norvel PG & tandem instructor |
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carlosparaglide
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Take off : 49.3598 N; 122.908 W - Elevation : 266 m.
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Take off : 43.7165 N; 79.2281 W - Elevation : 143 m.
Landing : 43.7141 N; 79.2257W - Elevation : 73 m.
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Cliff launch, fairly rough due to the turbulence at launch. Not suitable for beginners. |
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Top landing behind the launch or the beach right below |
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Put '1-31 Lyme Regis Crescent, M1M 1C9' into GPS.
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Launch is in a bowl and can create turbulence at launch.
Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/cathedral_bluffers_park
Unlikely to thermal, but here is NOAA MAPS sounding link: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-79.2281&lat=43.7165&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=3 |
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2500ft ceiling which ends up in Pearson Airspace (major no-no), but 2000ft directly over launch has a VFR route that's heavily used by light aircraft (often times by student pilots).
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Check SOUNYPG Yahoo group for locals
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/ |
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Take off : 43.6561 N; 79.5903 W - Elevation : 168 m.
Landing : 43.6561 N; 79.5903W - Elevation : 168 m.
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This is a suitable training site for slope gliding and some slope soaring if the wind is right and strong enough. It's a 90 foot hill used in the winter time as a children's ski hill. |
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Mowed grass in the park. |
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256 Centennial Park Rd M9C 5N3 |
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Suitable for learning paragliders. |
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Near Toronto airport, so if thermals arise, don't fly them over 750'. |
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Join the Southern Ontario and Upper New York Yahoo group and ask. Several followers learned or are still learning there. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/ |
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Take off : 49.1857 N; 121.682 W - Elevation : 2052 m.
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Take off : 50.8064 N; 121.23 W - Elevation : 872 m.
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Take off : 47.7361 N; 65.3818 W - Elevation : 26 m.
Landing : 47.7363 N; 65.3828W - Elevation : 1 m.
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Ridge by the beach |
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Top landing or beach |
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Road 11 |
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For direction and further info
Got to site.google.com/site/goflynb
http://www.hpaac.ca/
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/
Paraglider records;
Altitude: 90' by Joey 3/12/11
Time:9 min by Joey 3/12/11
Distance 2km by Joey 3/12/11 |
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Small beach & not high cliff=wind gradient effect apound landing on beach
http://www.gnb.ca/0113/cameras/stonehaven-cam-e.asp
The wind gets very strong because of the farm field above the ridge that sucks the sea breaze inland. This site is good on very light wind condition, just like mountain flying almost. |
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HPAC Insurence, must obtain permission 1 on 1 |
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www.site.google.com/site/goflynb
ask for Joey |
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Accomodation, camping motel, cayaking canuing cave, kite surfing, boating, churches, activities and events. |
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Take off : 51.1955 N; 114.449 W - Elevation : 1340 m.
Landing : 51.1916 N; 114.45W - Elevation : 1226 m.
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Altitude at the top: 1288 meters (4225.5 feet)
GPS: N 51 11 53.17, W -114 26 58.82
Takeoffs : South facing hill is flyable in wind directions from East, South & West winds. Grassy launch location is well maintained and has a gradual slope for easy takeoffs.
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Primary landing location #1: Bottom of the hill
Vertical drop : 88 meters (288 feet) to the
Distance over land: 0.46km (0.28 miles)
GPS: N51 11 39.14, W -114 27 05.77
Notes: Ample wind socks all around location. Grass can get tall, some weeds and small bushes throughout. Barbwire fence around landing perimeter. Uneven slopes in the landing zone.
Alternate Landing Location #2: Across the highway in the baseball/football fields.
Vertical drop : 110 meters (370 feet) to the
Distance over land: 0.72km (0.45 miles)
GPS: N51 11 29.54, W -114 27 07.66
Notes: Ample wind socks across the highway at landing location #1. Grassy landing location is well maintained. Watch for chain linked fences.
Alternate Landing Location #3: Southwest side of Cochrane at the football field and anywhere north of that location along the park path between highway 22 and the commercial retail on the west side.
Vertical drop : 161 meters (528 feet)
Distance over land: 2.86km (1.76 miles)
GPS: N51 11 14.02, W -114 29 12.50
Notes: Ample Canada flags can be seen from commercial establishments close by and one wind sock north of the football field attached to a gas pipeline asset. Flat grassy landing locations are well maintained.. Watch for fencing, power lines and pedestrians in or near the public fields. |
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From Calgary, Alberta Canada, travel NW on Crowchild Trial out of the city limits towards Cochrane. 10.58km (6.57 miles) to Glenn Eagles drive. Turn right (North) and travel 12 meters (13 yards) to a stop sign. Turn left (West) on Big Hill Road and travel at or below the posted speed limits a distance of 1.64km (1.02 miles) to Muller Wind Sports. There is a windsock at the entrance which you can't miss on your left. |
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Nice casual hill to fly at. Very close to Calgary. Vincene (Land owner) runs Muller Wind Sports and Keith MacCullough is the head instructor. There is a wind talker you can call for current weather conditions. See number below. |
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High winds can close the site. Wind gusts come out of nowhere so be very cautious. |
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This location is near Springbank airport (CYBW) and its airspace. Notifications (NOTAM)must be given to the airport when any paraglider or hang glider takes to the Skies. The phone number and a script is located at the door of the flight centre. Once a NOTAM is given you must untie the black flag on the power pole in front of the flight centre. If the flag is already untied, there is no need to call in a second NOTAM. Please tie the flag back up after sun down.
We are confined to the river on the south, highway 22 to the west, Glen Eagles golf course on the east and one kilometer to the north of launch. There is a ceiling height of (?seaching?) this area as well. This is due to our NOTAM flight restrictions and the proximity of the Springbank & Calgary airports. |
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Vincene:(403) 932-6760
Keith:(403) 932-6760
Wind Talker:(403) 932-3551 |
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Calgary (10 Minutes)
Canadian Rocky Mountains (30 Minutes)
Kananaski (40 Minutes)
Banff National Park (1 Hour)
Columbia Ice Fields (3 Hours)
Golden, BC Mt 7 (3 Hours)
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Take off : 50.6931 N; 121.448 W - Elevation : 1980 m.
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Take off : 52.756 N; 111.965 W - Elevation : 686 m.
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Take off : 50.7943 N; 120.902 W - Elevation : 954 m.
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Take off : 45.629 N; 64.8436 W - Elevation : 30 m.
Landing : 45.6286 N; 64.8452W
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Private, secluded, Mowed lawn on top of shore bank..35 meters msl.
Cottages next door & B&B to rent..see Ashak |
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Top land (novice) or beach land (beginer) |
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Fundy national park go north to watterside, rt 915,Ashack cottages |
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If cottages rented , please keep quiet, dont continuesly hover over people.
Its a very frendly, easy site
Longest flight: 5h30m
Highest flight: 245m |
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Fog from the Bay
suddent tranfer from zero to 30km/h in 30 minutes is very possiblehpaac.ca
wind above 20 is usualy 50% stronger on TO. |
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Show your HPAC card to ashak owners for access and parking. |
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mike4g_air@yahoo.ca
http://hpaac.ca/
https://sites.google.com/site/paraglidnb/about-us
https://sites.google.com/site/volatlantique/ (français)
http://www.maritimehangglidingacademy.ca/
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com |
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Ashak cottages
Fundy National Park.
The rocks provincial park.
City of moncton
Alma, Fundy National Park, Cape Enrage, hopewell rock, trails, rockclimbming, line zip |
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Take off : 49.3736 N; 122.972 W - Elevation : 972 m.
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Take off : 50.2686 N; 110.596 W - Elevation : 653 m.
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Take off : 60.3468 N; 133.952 W - Elevation : 1018 m.
Landing : 60.3472 N; 133.931W - Elevation : 954 m.
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A lot of work has gone into clearing the launch. Thanks Karl. An old mining road will take you most of the way to Launch. There are three options. The first is a steep sloping launch, the second and third more gradual. |
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The most common LZ is the same location where the mining road starts off the Alaska Highway. |
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Head south of Whitehorse past Jake's Corner. |
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Watch for converging weather between the two mountain ranges. This can cause big lift in the middle of the valley and making landing at the LZ almost impossible. Fly downwind out of the valley (10+ km) and out of the venturi to get into calmer wind and to get down. |
| People to contact : |
Wolf Schall (867) 660-4723
Karl Dorman 867) 660-4711
Stefan Landfried (867) 399-3040 |
| Tourism : |
Wolf Adventure Tours
http://www.wolf-adventure-tours.de/
Tagish Cabins
http://www.tagish-cabins.com/ |
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at top of the bluff, cliff, south east winds |
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at the same take off area or beach below |
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problably gusty sometimes |
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Take off : 43.7631 N; 79.15 W - Elevation : 94 m.
Landing : 43.7631 N; 79.15W - Elevation : 94 m.
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East South East facing bluffs that are permit ridge soaring in (moderately rare) ESE onshore winds off of Lake Ontario. |
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Top landing at take off spot is preferred. Beach landing below short bluff is also possible and there is a winding path along the beach back up to the top via the back of the ridge; this is generally not preferred due to distance. |
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In Scarborough Ontario, get to the intersection of Beechgrove Drive and Copperfield Road. park in the plant parking lot on the south west corner. There's a path from the south east corner of the intersection that leads up the small hill to the launch point overlooking Lake Ontario
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Good for relative beginners, but not good for the first experience paragliding. |
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Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/east_point_park_scarborough
NOAA MAPS Sounding: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-79.15&lat=43.7631&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3
Pearson high-accuracy forecasts: http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/nammeteograms/stations/716240.html |
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Unknown. |
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Southern Ontario and Upper New York Paragliding (SOUNYPG) members fly here: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/
Videos on Youtube show people soaring here.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sd9ux6TPA4
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Toronto is a world-class city and is just 20 kilometers West. |
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Take off : 45.3997 N; 64.0059 W - Elevation : 219 m.
Landing : 45.3995 N; 63.9918W - Elevation : 15 m.
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Launch is a 60' wide and extends back 100+'. The front drops off very quickly making a run off difficult. |
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The PG bailout LZ here is very small and also it is slightly down hill. It is directly in front of launch. It is no good for hang gliders. The hang gliders must land beyond the road and then in the field bordered in green.
The main lz is bordered in green and it can be made quite easily by the modern paraglider in a straight glide from the hill at launch level. If you are below launch you may have to land in the bail out zone.
Please take note if the lz is in crop do not land there. There are probably alternatives.
Dangers
Power lines.
Special Notice. The landowner of the section in red is not friendly to the sport. Please don't land there except under extreme emergency. |
| Going there : |
This site is a walk up from the east side. |
| Comments : |
This site offers great potential. On light clear days with a very light westerly flow convergence is likely by midmorning above this east facing site. Top landing is a no go for Hg. |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student(with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced. The landing here requires very good landing skills and good judgement
Mild Conditions: Student(with instructor), Novice +
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student(with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
HPAC Rating: Novice
Site Regulation:..Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver |
| People to contact : |
Michael Fuller.......Tel. 902-254-2972
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/ |
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Take off : 49.1127 N; 121.806 W - Elevation : 1334 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 46.4356 N; 67.5693 W - Elevation : 264 m.
Landing : 46.4324 N; 67.57W - Elevation : 152 m.
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Take off : 50.691 N; 119.387 W - Elevation : 1188 m.
Landing : 50.6759 N; 119.366W - Elevation : 359 m.
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Small newly cleared fall 2012
About 4300 feet ASL
Around the 14km marker on the Fly Hills logging road west of town.
Turn west off highway #1 onto Salmon river road. (look for skidoo rec signs)Travel about 3km turn right onto Christionson rd. staying left continue on up to the Fly Hills logging road. Km signs start at cattle gaurd at the end of pavement. At 1km is the skidoo parking lot. Luke's launch is a short 200-300 yard walk due east from the SE corner of the parking lot.
Continue on up to 7.5km to another parking lot. Again take the SE trail to the carpeted Fly Hills north launch. Have a look around then head on up to the Fly Hills south launch at 14km staying left at the fork at 12.5.
Park at the radio tower and find the quad trail over the bank and across the road (due south.) |
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6820 30th ave S.W. (on the left
About 1100 feet ASL (322m)
Lat 50, 40' 38.7' N
Long 119, 21' 50.5' W
On Salmon River road continue on past Christionson rd about 2km to 30th ave on the right just before the first river crossing. 6820 is 1km down 30th on the left. Log house green tin roof. LZ is the field south of the house. There's a ratty looking windsock in the NE corner. |
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If on Luke's launch look NE for a huge bolder the size of a small cabin. From here you can see launch if looking due east. The hayshed roof between the trees and the road and closest to the hill is the marker LZ being south of the shed.
Try soaring the small ridge at Luke's launch. From FlyHills north launch thermals out front are good but try following the road to the two small aspen groves to the south ( between 5 and 6km). It's always on there.
On any given flying day valley winds are almost always heading up the valley so aproach LZ from south or southwest is usual.
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If upper winds are from the west/northwest watch for roter over trees on Fly Hills South launch. Watch your ribbons. |
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Ken, 250 832 5887
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Take off : 50.6863 N; 119.412 W - Elevation : 1468 m.
Landing : 50.6759 N; 119.366W - Elevation : 359 m.
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Turn west off highway #1 onto Salmon River road. Follow (snowmobile signs)Go about 3km and turn right on Christionson rd keep left at fork and follow up to skidoo parking lot which is at 1km. Luke's launch is about 150 yard walk due East from the SE corner of the parking lot.
From the skidoo parking lot continue on up the loging road to 7.5 km. where you'll find another parking lot to the left. Hike the half km to the Fly Hills North carpeted launch.
Higher yet is Fly Hills South launch at about 14km. Keeping left at 12.25km. Park at radio tower and find quad trail off the road due south. |
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The field at 6820 30th ave S.W.
Follow Salmon River rd on down to 30th ave on the right, just before the first river crossing. Follow 30th for 1km to where the road bends. 6820 is here on the left. Lz field is south of the house. |
| Going there : |
Is a snap!! |
| Comments : |
If west winds blow out the south launch the north is usually flyable. If here try flying the road, your sure to find thermal at the two little aspen groves to the south.
If your up for a flight give me a call
If north or east winds try ridge souring Luke's launch.
Landing field can be seen from Luke's launch. Look north east for a big bolder the size of a cabin. From there look directly east to the hayshed roof directly below you. It's the closest building to the hill below you.
A tattered windsock is in the northeast corner of the LZ.
Happy flights |
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Some chance of roter over the trees with west winds on south launch. |
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Ken at 250 832 5887 |
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Take off : 45.4006 N; 64.5276 W - Elevation : 13 m.
Landing : 45.4001 N; 64.5283W - Elevation : 6 m.
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This sw facing site has a manufactured earthen slope cut into the profile of the ridge to allow a clean flow of air for inflation and launch. It is good for both HG and PG. The set up area is behind the top of the launch slope. |
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beach or top land at TO only!
The beach at most tide times is unobstructed. Access back to launch is achieved by either climbing the bank to the east of launch using the rope provided or by walking to the road two hundred m. to the east.
note - do NOT cimb the bank in front of launch. It is highly suseptiblle to erosion.
Top Landing is possible and is usually the landing of choice for pg. Keep in mind to land closer to the launch ramp to avoid the rotor found toward the rear of the set up area.
DO NOT land in the blueberry field next to the launch.
HG beach landing only! |
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Take highway 209 from Parrsboro about 14 kms. When entering Fox River look for Hatfield Road to your left and at the top of Fox River Hill ( a sharp right on the main highway) Follow the dirt road to for approx 1km. There is a road in to the site along one side of an open field. Do not go on this field. |
| Comments : |
don't land in field |
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Informal: Yes , MUST have HPAC Insurance
Local Club-Yes |
| People to contact : |
hpaac.ca
Micheal Fuller
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/ |
| Tourism : |
The area is famous for it's geology and wilderness. |
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nice site for new pilots |
| Weather hazards : |
bears on fall |
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carlosparaglide.com or airsensation
carlos olivera
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Situation
Take off : 59.7198 N; 135.094 W - Elevation : 1338 m.
Landing : 59.7129 N; 135.104W - Elevation : 1105 m.
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Walk, ski or snowmachine from the Canada Customs/Border parking lot until you get to a slope suitable for launching. There are several directions to choose from. |
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By the lake in the White Pass parking lot or any open area that looks good. |
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Drive the S. Klondike Hwy to Fraser Station BC. Coming from Whitehorse take a right onto a dirt road before the customs house and drive to the parking area. The 4WD road leaves from there up to a lake where you can hike to a suitable launch.
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Good soaring site year round. Good paramotoring site for trikes equipped with ski kits as well. |
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Wind can pick up quickly from the south. |
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Bring a passport if you plan to fly into Alaska and have to catch a ride back to Canada. |
| People to contact : |
Thom Ely 907-314-0860
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Skagway Alaska, Whitehorse Yukon Canada
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Situation
Take off : 52.8173 N; 112.28 W - Elevation : 699 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 45.2651 N; 65.7331 W - Elevation : 32 m.
Landing : 45.2621 N; 65.7336W - Elevation : 3 m.
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flat, A ridge |
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beach |
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st-john airport, 111,875 |
| Comments : |
fossiles at the beach |
| Weather hazards : |
strong wind |
| People to contact : |
hpaac.ca
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/ |
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st-john museum... |
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Take off : 49.386 N; 123.077 W - Elevation : 1210 m.
Landing :
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Grouse Mtn. ski area. From Highway #1, travel north along Capilano Road/Nancy Greene Way to the end and then take the Gondola to the top.
4000' (1200 m) ASL SSW facing launch with excellent groomed slope on ski hill. Moderately sized set-up area on rocky and bushy ski slope. Get a good clean run as sink could be present just in front of launch. Grouse is a very restricted site. Grouse Mtn. is privately owned, next to one of the main water reservoirs for the city, and the landing field is a sports-field in an upscale area of greater Vancouver. Because of these circumstances, in order to fly Grouse, you first have to get onto the guest pilot list. To be accepted as a guest, you have to have an intermediate or advanced rating, liability insurance, a reserve, and you have to be a responsible pilot (You will be asked for a contact person who can vouch for you). Once approved as a guest, you can fly Grouse, but you must always be accompanied by one of the members of the Grouse Mountain Flying Team. The team member will brief you on the site, sign you in, and see you off at launch, etc.
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Cleveland Park. From Highway #1, travel north along Capilano Road to Prospect
Very restricted LZ for HG, hot ships almost impossible to land.
600' (180 m) ASL Soccer field in an upscale area of greater Vancouver. Very tight landing area surrounded by high trees, houses, backstop and busy roadway. Sports may be in progress also. Best approach is: A westerly downwind, then turn behind / in front of the tree off the southwest corner of the LZ. (10 ft max above - HG) head north over houses on west side of road (closer to the field if sink is present). When in line with the filed make a right turn, dive for the edge of the field, ground skim across field, and flair! |
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Type of Site:
Coastal Mountain Thermal soaring suitable for PG and HG
Cross-Country:
None allowed, due to controlled airspace just outside of the small CYA
You can only fly this site as an approved guest of a Grouse Mtn flying team member. Demo flight may be required at another Mtn site. Grouse Mountain is a year round mountain resort and a very high profile flying site.
CYA 133 (H) to 6000' (1800 m) ASL.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft), 173.640 Mhz
Local: 146.460 or 146.550 MHz
Emergency: 911
Videos:
http://www.vimeo.com/5266951 |
| People to contact : |
Grouse Mt. Flying Team
http://www.gmft.org/ |
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Situation
Take off : 49.3966 N; 123.116 W - Elevation : 809 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 42.6002 N; 80.6699 W - Elevation : 199 m.
Landing : 42.6002 N; 80.6699W - Elevation : 199 m.
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Take off : 60.8258 N; 137.51 W - Elevation : 1065 m.
Landing : 60.7864 N; 137.525W - Elevation : 616 m.
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The takeoff can be reached either by hiking a rarely used trail with some steep parts or by being dropped by helicopter. There are two launch possibilities. One launch is an overgrown clearing for an old tram line (several concert blocks still remain). The second launch is a natural grass slope on the southwest face. Both launches are difficult and expiatory. The view and area are unique compared to many other Yukon flying sights. |
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A large gravel pit is halfway between the top of the mountain and the local airport. The airport is nearby and can be used for landings but should be considered a last resort or emergency, ideally anyone planning to land at the airport should talk to them first. |
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Haines Juntion is 150 west of Whitehorse. |
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Difficult launch. Long hike. A lot of effort for a flight. |
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Strong wind gusts from the nearby Kluane Ice fields. Sometimes unpredictable high winds can occur without notice. |
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Call the Airstrip before flying. |
| People to contact : |
Shawn Kitchen, Whitehorse
Russell Bamford, Whitehorse
Stanley Noel, Whitehorse
Have all flown the sight. |
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Village Bakery
Amazing hiking
Pine lake, great camping and a lake for a dip. |
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Situation
Take off : 44.6369 N; 63.3137 W - Elevation : 8 m.
Landing : 44.6367 N; 63.3143W - Elevation : 5 m.
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Severe Back slope requires cliff side or beach launch |
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The beach at high tide is very small. Unsuitable for hang gliding and very tight for paragliders. Top landing is only advisable for the skilled and that close to the cliff edge as there is a significant backslope with much rotor depending on wind speed. |
| Going there : |
Near Lawrenctown Beach outside of Dartmouth |
| Weather hazards : |
significant backslope with much rotor depending on wind speed. |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Student (with instructor), Novice
Moderate Conditions: Novice, most flyable days.
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced |
| People to contact : |
Michael Fuller.........Tel. 902-254-2972
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/ |
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Situation
Take off : 46.1061 N; 62.896 W - Elevation : 22 m.
Landing :
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Farmer's active pasture to fenced Sheer Cliff |
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Beach (Tidal influence)
An old pier to right of launch provides a high tide (although tight) LZ within glide.
Main road continues to this pier for HG pickup if necessary.
Top Landing Friendly - sloped pasture but cliff edged by trees. Significant rotor in all but exposed launch zone. |
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Near Point Prim in Eldon PEI on trans Canada Highway.
Paved Road to dirt near shore at only gas station in area.
Farmer / Owner may grant drive to access via field. Owners require meet and greet prior to flying site. Last farm on left before paved road goes to dirt. |
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Bay heat retention can allow soaring in light winds if timed for tidal shift. XC possible inland as site is at corner of bay in NW winds. Tides dictate bay release.
Shares Bay with Point Prim to the West:
http://www.marees.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=4&language=english®ion=4&stnnum=1690
Contact HPAAC Member for site specific conditions |
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Cross Wind can throw mechanical off undercut areas. Flights beyond point to left of launch in crosswind (N)conditions may push a pilot toward Belfast highlands golf course, which has denied access for fliers. High tides remove beach bailout other then old pier near launch. |
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http://hpaac.ca |
| People to contact : |
http://hpaac.ca |
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http://gov.pe.ca |
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Take off : 45.4324 N; 64.2489 W - Elevation : 212 m.
Landing : 45.4285 N; 64.2508W - Elevation : 39 m.
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Slot facing sw. The launch is 60' wide and 40' deep, basically flat and smooth. The slot extends in front of launch 100 ft. Initial vertical drop of 12 ft then 45 degree slope. Stunted hardwoods to either side of launch. Top landing is very condition dependant for PGs , not recommended for HGs. |
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LZ for both HG and PG is the developed and grassed field on the north side of the highway (same side as launch) There usually is a windsock at either end of the lz. Alternatively hangliders can land on the other side of the road although the field is quite grown up with bushes |
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4-WD only please |
| Comments : |
This site provides thermic flying but only before the sea breeze kicks in. Then it becomes broken. The sea breeze usually arrives by 11am.
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| Weather hazards : |
The site should not be flown in a southerly flow by student or novice pilots as there is a ridge up wind that can throw off nasty stuff in the LZ.
The site is home to some rather scrappy thermal release on hot days at mid day. |
| Flight regulation : |
HPAC Rating: Student with Instructor or Novice Log Book: Yes
Informal: Yes , HPAC Insurance.......Local Club-Yes |
| People to contact : |
Micheal Fuller
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/ |
| Tourism : |
golf course, museum, fossils, parks, theatre in summer, good restaurants |
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Situation
Take off : 45.6185 N; 63.5388 W - Elevation : 277 m.
Landing : 45.6291 N; 63.5378W - Elevation : 49 m.
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40' wide and 50' deep grass area. Drive up to launch is requires 4WD |
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Large open fields with several other usable fields nearby. Some of these fields could be in crop. Best to check with the landowners in the LZ before heading up to launch. |
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Drive up to launch is requires 4WD. Turnoff from Highway |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Student (with instructor), Novice
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
HPAC Rating: Novice
Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver
Other Information:
HPAC Insurance is required and a Liability Waiver must be signed before flying |
| People to contact : |
Michael Fuller.......Tel. 902-254-2972
http://www.pegasusparagliding.com |
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sky hill |
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Take off : 43.9131 N; 79.1318 W - Elevation : 221 m.
Landing : 43.9131 N; 79.1318W - Elevation : 221 m.
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Trailer mounted tow with trained operators and stepping capable in very large field. Fairly flat. |
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Very large open mowed grass areas. Crop fields and roads surrounding. Fairly flat. |
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How To Get To The Tow Field
From Toronto: Take any old road you like north to 401 east to Brock Road. north to Hwy 7 West (NOT Hwy 7 East which is opposite the end of 407, 1 stoplight south).
From the West: Take 403 east to 410 north to 407 east to Durham-York Town Line (30) north to Highway 7 east. From The North West: Take 400 or 404 south to Major Mackenzie east to Durham-York Town Line (30) south to Highway 7 east (or go south to 407 and follow as above)
From the East: Take 401 West to Brock Road. north to Highway 7 West (NOT Hwy 7 East, 1 stoplight south).
Maps are available on the website. |
| Comments : |
High Perspectives is dominantly a hang gliding training, tandem and towing site, but do tow paragliders when the conditions are right. They also train beginning paragliders who have their own equipment.
Parking Instructions
The Tow Field is located at 1150 Hwy 7 two kilometers west of Brock Road. It is the first farm west of sideline 22 or east of 24 When you arrive, please park in the designated area beside the office/clubhouse and make yourself known to a staff member. We will get you prepared for your flight.
Depending on the wind direction, launch will be from one of the corners marked A thru to D.
*** Please be very careful when walking across any part of the Tow Field. The line used to tow the gliders is razor sharp and could be on the ground along one of the dotted lines or anywhere in the air. You really want to KEEP WELL CLEAR of the tow line!
Call in advance (905) 294-2536 or 1 800 359-9979 to determine whether the wind and weather permit launching. |
| Weather hazards : |
Ontario summers include the threat of thunder storms. Call ahead.
Good thermals on occasion. Here's the NOAA MAPS sounding link for this site: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-79.15&lat=43.90&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3 |
| Flight regulation : |
Pilots wishing to fly above 700 feet at the site must have written and passed the Transport Canada HAGAR examination. |
| People to contact : |
Michael Robertson (owner)
Tel: (905) 294-2536 or 1 800 359-9979
Email Michael Robertson: Michael@flyhigh.com
Email General Inquiries: info@flyhigh.com
Postal address:
High Perspective Inc.
Michael Robertson
1150 Hwy 7,
RR #1
Locust Hill, ON
L0H 1J0
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The Pickering tow site is 30-40 minutes from downtown Toronto, a world-class city with excellent entertainment options. http://www.seetorontonow.com/
There are numerous hotels in nearby Markham and historic Unionville is a great place to lounge, get coffee or have a drink and a meal. http://www.unionvilleinfo.com/ |
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Situation
Take off : 48.9895 N; 57.8929 W - Elevation : 266 m.
Landing : 48.9889 N; 57.9028W - Elevation : 17 m.
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Launch is 40' wide and 30' deep very tight for paragliders. At one time or another the Trees at this site have eaten most pilots who have flown here |
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The LZ is a grassy beach but gets smaller with the rising tide... or Atlantic Ocean Ice in Wnter. At least one person needed to be rescued before hefloated away. (Still trying to deside if this distance should be added to his total XC Distance.) |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv., Mild Conditions: Nov., Mod - Strong conditions Nov.
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating: Novice..Log Book: Yes
Site Regulation: Informal
HPAC Insurance Local Club: Yes |
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Situation
Take off : 49.971 N; 117.3 W - Elevation : 2182 m.
Landing :
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Situation
Take off : 43.8523 N; 78.8799 W - Elevation : 80 m.
Landing :
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Intrepid Park behind Canlan Ice Sports Arena. |
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Top landing or very narrow beach |
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Park at Canlan Ice Sports Arena. Park in Sports Arena, find mowed path toward water, find paved bike path, turn right and walk a couple of hundred meters to mowed area next to water / cliff, or turn left and walk a couple of hundred meters to different mowed area.
Try both mowed areas for best wind.
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Steep, more a cliff. Narrow takeoff / top landing zone due to rotors as a result. Not for beginners.
wind speed of 18 to 26 km/hr would be the range to sustain flying. |
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Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/oshawa_the_vicarage
NOAA MAPS sounding link: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-78.879862&lat=43.853964&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3
Pearson high-accuracy forecast: http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/nammeteograms/stations/716240.html |
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| People to contact : |
Southern Ontario and Upper New York PG Yahoo group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/ |
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Situation
Take off : 50.6008 N; 115.937 W - Elevation : 2416 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.5315 N; 116.011 W - Elevation : 883 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.4742 N; 120.46 W - Elevation : 955 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 45.7572 N; 64.4001 W - Elevation : 24 m.
Landing : 45.7581 N; 64.4007W
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Student (with instructor), Novice
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
HPAC Rating: Novice
Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waive |
| People to contact : |
Michael Fuller Tel. 902-254-2972 or 254-378 |
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fossils park |
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Take off : 46.233 N; 74.183 W - Elevation : 707 m.
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Take off : 50.2034 N; 119.154 W - Elevation : 959 m.
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Take off : 43.2136 N; 79.8146 W - Elevation : 161 m.
Landing : 43.2136 N; 79.8146W - Elevation : 161 m.
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Open meadow, 30 degree hill, lightly covered in grass, shrubs. |
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Side landing near top after soaring or top landing or shrubby meadow to left at bottom off of golf course. The golf course below is not an option; the golf course management do not tolerate landings on the course when open, so winter only. |
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Google Maps or GPS. It's in Hamilton, Ontario at the eastern end of Lake Ontario. It's above King's Forest Golf Club.
The take off is 50m E from Mohawk Rd. E and Mountain Brow Blvd. intersection. |
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Site has many obstacles and they are growing in size and numbers, but it is still rewarding because it creates variety of conditions good to sharpen all skill levels. Don't expect easy soaring, or even easy soaring conditions. It could be easy soaring at times, but those days are fewer as trees grow bigger. |
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Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/kings_forest_park_hamilton
NOAA MAPS Sounding: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-79.8146&lat=43.2136&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3
Hamilton airport high-accuracy forecast: http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/nammeteograms/stations/712630.html
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Small international airport 3 km away, so pay attention to flight path and height restrictions if you thermal out. |
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Niagara Wine region starts about 30 km SE. Great wines and a nice drive. Toronto is an hour's drive east. |
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Take off : 64.5867 N; 138.248 W - Elevation : 1578 m.
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Take off : 64.0677 N; 139.396 W - Elevation : 627 m.
Landing : 64.06 N; 139.438W - Elevation : 336 m.
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Primary launch is the south facing launch at the top of the dome which you can drive to.
There is a North Launch which is recommended only for more advanced pilots. |
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Land at the grass strip beside the Yukon River. The LZ MUST be approached with lots of height above power lines (City Bylaw).
500ft min over town, set up for final. Caution with power lines on the town side and river on the other side of the only suitable landing zone.
This is a locally regulated site and visiting pilots are encouraged to check in with local pilots before flying. Many years of hard work has gone into developing a relationship with the town and local authorities.
View of LZ with Google Street View: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=64.0594N,139.439W&ie=UTF8&ll=64.05985,-139.438004&spn=0.007143,0.025899&z=16&layer=c&cbll=64.060005,-139.437902&panoid=9ptU_9sPgpOiU6FnQpjxqg&cbp=12,9.41,,0,-0.59 |
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Dawson City Dome road, south launch at the end of the road and north launch is accessed by a short hike down a path beside the lookout gazebo. |
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You can launch here at Midnight for summer solstice which is a bit of a tradition. There is also a film festival in April and an amazing music festival in July. It's worth coming up for any of these events. |
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Power lines at LZ MUST be cleared by at least 500 ft (150 m) as part of city bylaw. Do not break this rule! |
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Stephen Johnson (867) 993-6466
Steve Kurth (867) 993-6865
Former local - now based in Whitehorse Stanley Noel (867)667-6362
Dawson Airport (867) 993-5338 |
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This place is amazing. So much to see and do. |
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Take off : 64.0594 N; 139.439 W - Elevation : 336 m.
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This is the main LZ for the Dome and Sunnydale Launch. You will see a windsock and this is the best place to meet other pilots and get briefed and possible a ride up to the launch. There are two pilots named Steve that fly in this area. They have done a lot of work in to protect these flying sites. Be sure to talk to one of them before flying.
View of LZ: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&q=64.0594N,139.439W&ie=UTF8&ll=64.05985,-139.438004&spn=0.007143,0.025899&z=16&layer=c&cbll=64.060005,-139.437902&panoid=9ptU_9sPgpOiU6FnQpjxqg&cbp=12,9.41,,0,-0.59 |
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Take off : 64.0691 N; 139.401 W - Elevation : 642 m.
Landing : 64.0594 N; 139.439W - Elevation : 336 m.
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Very shallow and advanced launch. Do not launch here without speaking to local pilot. |
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Take off : 64.0561 N; 139.339 W - Elevation : 579 m.
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Take off : 63.9179 N; 135.303 W - Elevation : 852 m.
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Need info from Stan, Shawn or Russell |
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Need info from Stan, Shawn or Russell |
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The 112 km (70 miles) Silver Trail branches east from the Klondike Highway at Stewart Crossing. The 112 km Silver Trail leads you to Mayo, Elsa and Keno City. The first 62 km (38.5 miles) are paved road, followed by a very well maintained unpaved circuit that takes in Elsa and Keno City has side-spurs to several lakes. |
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While it will take a while to get here, the accounts from the pilots that have flown here say it was worth the trip. |
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Stan, Shawn or Russell have flown here.
Shawn Kitchen (867) 633-5859
Russell Bamford (867) 334-5864
Stanley Noel (867) 334-9432 |
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Keno City - historic site |
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Take off : 63.868 N; 138.954 W - Elevation : 1180 m.
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Hike up to radio tower. Be sure lift is good or it's a long hike up. |
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Find a spot along the highway. |
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It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) southeast of Dawson City. Take the Gold Dredge mining road to get there. |
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A safter launch that the North launch at the Dome, but a long drive to get there. Launch does not have an LZ directly below. Requires some faith and a steady breeze unless you don't mind a long hike. Be sure to bring snowshoes in Spring. Shawn Kitchen was first pilot to fly here. |
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Take off : 64.4118 N; 138.667 W - Elevation : 1465 m.
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Take off : 64.6047 N; 138.275 W - Elevation : 1519 m.
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Past Tombstone National Park |
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Take off : 64.4258 N; 138.624 W - Elevation : 1556 m.
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Take off : 64.5211 N; 138.23 W - Elevation : 1200 m.
Landing : 64.5179 N; 138.231W - Elevation : 1187 m.
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Turn right on the dirt road a few kilometres past the Interpretive Centre. The road overlooks the Interpretive Centre area and is a good first flight location. Lots of soft moss and not too high. |
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There are several landings to choose from. Some are less bush than others. |
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Take the Dempster Hightway to Tombstone Territorial Park |
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More of a learning site to fly. For epic flights, go to Goldensides. Gorgeous colours in fall. Bring your hiking boots and camera. |
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Tombstone Territorial Park |
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Take off : 64.5264 N; 138.199 W - Elevation : 1504 m.
Landing : 64.5242 N; 138.218W - Elevation : 1241 m.
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Steep slope |
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At trailhead or several XC options. |
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Take the first right (travelling north) after the Tombstone Mountain Viewpoint pullout at kilometer 74. Follow the road all the way to the microwave tower. The trailhead is signed. |
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Take off : 64.2004 N; 140.352 W - Elevation : 1194 m.
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Take off : 64.0975 N; 140.885 W - Elevation : 1240 m.
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Take off : 64.0908 N; 140.958 W - Elevation : 1151 m.
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Take off : 64.109 N; 140.793 W - Elevation : 1020 m.
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Several opportunities for new launches. The ones that have been flow include a short hike up a small hill beside a pullout on the right hand side of the road. The pullout is just before a long stretch where the road sidecuts into a valley ridge. From that launch, you can fly the entire valley, evening glass-off works really well for this site.
Other launches are a short hike from the highway.
All launches are from a relatively high ASL already, so its not a great thermal location. |
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No designated landing, the whole area is tundra with plenty of landing options. |
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About 10 km before the US/Canada Border along the Top of the World Highway is where people have have successful flights, but an adventurous pilot is likely to make new sites in the general area. |
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Beautiful. There are a few places to fly along this stretch of Highway. Look for them and you will find them. GPS Coordinates are not correct, only an approximation (need help from local pilots). |
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Be aware you are near the border and land on the same side you took off from. |
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No local pilots have flown these sites.
Whitehorse based pilots Russell Bamford, Stanley Noel, Shawn Kitchen and possible others were the first to fly these sites and can be contacted. |
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The whole area is a unique flying site, very similar to Colorados Rocky Mountain National Park Summit. |
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Take off : 45.5298 N; 75.962 W - Elevation : 328 m.
Landing : 45.5226 N; 75.9681W - Elevation : 101 m.
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Nice cliff take off on the stone; place for one paragliding at a time for inflation ;
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There is a large field huge between the parking lot and the montain;
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From Gatineau take the 148 north for about 30 minutes; right turn to chemin Cregheur; at .4km on your left you find a small parking lot; be careful don't leave your gears or other stuff in your car !
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please don't fly over the farm where they raise horses ; don't land in the second field at you right, the farmer isn't friendly !
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Jocelyn Bourgeois
Carlos Oliveira, Ottawa Paragliding school
Martin Bélanger |
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There is a Bed and breakfast on chemin Cregheur; Nearby restaurant are at Gatineau;
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Take off : 61.3486 N; 135.635 W - Elevation : 1004 m.
Landing : 61.3474 N; 135.653W - Elevation : 928 m.
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Erik lives near this site and has put a lot of work into cleaning up the launch. There is lots or room to lay out a wing or two and a brush free slope. |
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Landing is tight. There is a boat launch as well as a couple of clear areas beside the highway. In an emergency, the road could be used, but is not recommended. See the link to the photo for a view of the boat launch landing. http://www.panoramio.com/photo/18014136 |
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Follow the Klondike Highway North. Look for the radio tower on the right when you get to Little Fox Lake. The dirt road to get to it is accessed a couple of kilometres North of the tower. Look for the entrance after the right hand bend in the road as you turn away from the lake (near the end). You will see a large Elk Sign where the road entrance is. |
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Some magical flights in the evening with some smooth lift everywhere. |
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Eric Allen (867) 456-2477
Trevor Mead-Robins (867) 334-2787
Russell Bamford (867) 334-5864 |
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Arctic char, fireweed honey and other goodies can be purchased at Erik and Ying's place. |
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Take off : 45.5318 N; 75.9772 W - Elevation : 305 m.
Landing : 45.5227 N; 75.9681W - Elevation : 101 m.
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Take off : 50.9652 N; 118.103 W - Elevation : 2185 m.
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There are three main launches in the lower ski area, two for PG and one for HG, as well as an alpine meadow at the top of the mountain that could launch 100+ gliders.
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Large, uncropped field directly below south side of the ski area on Catherwood Road. |
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Powder Springs Ski Hill road is gated in the summer. The key can be arranged through one of the contacts.
Vehicle Requirements: 4X4 with good ground clearance. |
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Elevation: Launch: Various, from 1000m to 2000m.
Direction of Launch: Mostly West, with some slight variations to the NW or SW
Site Suitable For: Novice to Advanced
Location: 5 km. South of the City of Revelstoke
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of Flying: Thermal
Cross Country Potential: Excellent, flights can be made North/South along the Columbia River or East towards Golden.
Websites:
Zopilotes: http://www.geocities.com/Yosemite/6895/zopilotes.html
BCHPA: http://www.bchpa.org/sites/columbia.htm |
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Alan Polster: 250-837-5206:
http://www.paraglidingforum.com/profile.php?mode=viewprofile&u=204
Jon Schleiss: 250-837-5987
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Take off : 43.8104 N; 80.4354 W - Elevation : 461 m.
Landing : 43.8102 N; 80.4351W - Elevation : 461 m.
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***AEROTOWING HANG GLIDERS - NOT SUITABLE FOR PG***
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Take off : 50.3971 N; 122.942 W - Elevation : 1720 m.
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Take off : 62.577 N; 136.793 W - Elevation : 615 m.
Landing : 62.5715 N; 136.818W - Elevation : 547 m.
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Take dirt road to radio tower. Launch is a short hike. Gentle slope for take-off with lots of room.
View of turnoff to get to launch (heading North on Klondike Highway) http://maps.google.com/maps?source=earth&layer=c&cbll=62.596572,-136.855376&cbp=13,8.8,,0,8.39&ie=UTF8&ll=62.596373,-136.855091&spn=0,359.987168&z=17&panoid=zH_iuefPRB0mIBUVkbj7qg |
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Lots of choices by clear areas beside highway.
View of landing with tower (launch) in distance: http://maps.google.com/maps?source=earth&layer=c&cbll=62.571096,-136.818178&cbp=13,59.94,,0,11.51&ie=UTF8&ll=62.571089,-136.8146&spn=0.000005,0.01295&z=17&panoid=-DtDIGAUbyxYYmhO67uZIQ |
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Head North from Whitehorse 233 kilometres up Klondike Highway. You will see a radio tower on the right. Access road is below tower along the straight stretch. |
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Only been flown once as far as we know. It's a long way to go for a so-so location. Good place to try if heading to Dawson. |
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Nobody lives out here. |
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Fort Selkirk
Minto Landing Campground |
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Take off : 46.0313 N; 71.1981 W - Elevation : 622 m.
Landing : 46.0284 N; 71.1887W - Elevation : 417 m.
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Décollage Nord
Type de surface : Plate-forme de bois
Dénivelé : 305 m. (1000 pi.)
Orientation : 0° décollable de 330° à 30°
Portage : 35 m. (100 pi.)
Manche à air : Non
Espace d'assemblage : 5 ailes.
Décollage sud La Défi
Dénivelé : 305 m. (1000 pi.)
Orientation : 180° décollable de 165° à 210°
Portage : Aucun
Manche à air : Non
Type de surface : Naturelle
Espace d'assemblage : 10 ailes.
Difficultés : Surface inégale. Piste de ski l'hiver.
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Atterrissages du bout de la montagne
Description : Petit champ.
Obligations : Respecter entente avec propriétaire.
Route d'accès : Sur le côté de la route 267
Stationnement : Dans le champ, le long de la route publique'
Commodités : Dépanneur 5 km
Difficultés : Petit champ pour delta performant. Approches IMPECCABLES seulement
Atterrissages du Golf
Description : Terrain de golf.
Route d'accès : Station de ski Mont-Adstock.
Stationnement : Station de ski.
Difficultés : Lignes électriques
Restrictions : Utilisation hivernale seulement.
Obligations : Respecter entente avec propriétaire.
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Latitude N 46° 01' 53'
Longitude O 71° 11' 25'
Prendre la sortie 228 et la route 165 direction sud jusqu'à Black Lake. Tournez à gauche et roulez jusqu'à Thetford Mines.
Prendre la sortie 81 pour Vallée-Jonction. Prendre la route 112 direction Ouest jusqu'à Thetford Mines.
Prendre la route 112 Est jusqu'à Thetford Mines.
Prendre la route 267 direction Sud. Suivre les indication pour le Mont-Adstock situé à 15 km du centre-ville. |
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Vol
Type de vol : Ascendance dynamique et thermique.
Vol de distance : Très bon potentiel vers Thetford Mines, peu exploité jusqu'à présent.
Restrictions : Avertir la responsable de l'aéroport de Thetford Mines 418-335-3121 avant de voler. Détenir le certificat HAGAR pour faire du vol de distance. |
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Marco Levasseur au 418-338-6531 |
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Take off : 47.507 N; 70.5273 W - Elevation : 282 m.
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Take off : 46.3956 N; 75.5149 W - Elevation : 348 m.
Landing : 46.3924 N; 75.5103W - Elevation : 227 m.
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Large takeoff oriented south; also takeoff possible s-e
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three possible landing zone ; the further one is a large field 700 m of the takeoff; Sometimes it is difficult to reach it if you loose to much height near the mountain; Another zone in face of the take off at about 600 m of take off ; the last zone is near the mountain between two roads and electric wire; must be cautious...! |
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Take the 117 north till Mont-Laurier then make a left turn on road 309 south and drive about 15 km till St-Aime du Lac des Iles; make a right turn on chemin Pelneault and go through for about 300 meters; |
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Small site; need to ask permission to the owner of the mountain and sign a waiver. The best conditions is wind south east between 15-20 km/h |
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not much... you are going to be alone... |
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Martin Bélanger, 819-623-1119 |
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Lake Baskatong, Montagne du diable, Chute du windigo,
Confort inn ; Quality inn ; Boston Pizza ; Mikes ; St-Hubert |
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Take off : 49.2032 N; 65.7972 W - Elevation : 240 m.
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Large takeoff oriented south; also takeoff possible s-e
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three possible landing zone ; the further one is a large field 700 m of the takeoff; Sometimes it is difficult to reach it if you loose to much height near the mountain; Another zone in face of the take off at about 600 m of take off ; the last zone is near the mountain between two roads and electric wire; must be cautious...! |
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Take the 117 north till Mont-Laurier then make a left turn on road 309 south and drive about 15 km till St-Aime du Lac des Iles; make a right turn on chemin Pelneault and go through for about 300 meters; |
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Small site; need to ask permission to the owner of the mountain and sign a waiver. The best conditions is wind south east between 15-20 km/h |
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not much... you are going to be alone... |
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Martin Bélanger, 819-623-1119 |
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Lake Baskatong, Montagne du diable, Chute du windigo,
Confort inn ; Quality inn ; Boston Pizza ; Mikes ; St-Hubert |
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Take off : 46.1007 N; 74.4917 W - Elevation : 509 m.
Landing : 46.103 N; 74.4973W - Elevation : 371 m.
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large take off at the top of the hill ; good for 4-5 wings preparation ; grass
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near the the artificial lake |
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take the 117 and stop at St-Faustin; |
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A lot of restaurants and stores in the area; near Mont-Tremblant; |
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Take off : 48.1551 N; 70.2872 W - Elevation : 568 m.
Landing : 48.1692 N; 70.289W - Elevation : 175 m.
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Three different take-off place between N-W to N-E.
Elavation is 450 meters.
Chairlift going up |
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A very large parkingplace not in use. |
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Take off : 47.0807 N; 70.9347 W - Elevation : 757 m.
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Altitude at the summit : 805 meters (2 625 feet)
Vertical drop : 625 meters (2 050 feet)
takeoffs : , ski trails, 6 orientations, NO (expert only), O-NO, O-SO, S, SE & E (wind lower than 20 km/h only)
1 high speed gondola system open 10 months per year or paragliding school shuttle during closing times (contact Aerostyle : 418 955 3117) |
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3 landings in bottom of the mountain. CAUTION: the official landing narrow and is bordered of the buildings of the station. If you are not precise, ask the local pilots to indicate you the other landings. |
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From Quebec City
Take Highway Dufferin-Montmorency (#440 East) and Route 138 East, following indications for Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and Mont-Sainte-Anne. In Beaupre, follow Route 360 to Mont-Sainte-Anne.
From Sainte-Foy or Pierre-Laporte Bridge
Take Highway Henri 1V North (#73 North), and Highway 40 East, then Route 138 East, following indications for Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré and Mont-Sainte-Anne. In Beaupre, follow Route 360 to Mont-Sainte-Anne.
From Montreal
Take either Highway 20 East or 40 East to Highway Henri 1V Nord (#73 North), and Highway 40 East, then Route 138 East, following indications for Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupre and Mont-Sainte-Anne. In Beaupre, follow Route 360 to Mont-Sainte-Anne.
By Train or Bus
Trains : Via Rail
Bus : Intercar
By plane
Québec City International Airport (Jean-Lesage) is serviced by : Air Canada , Air Canada Jazz, Air Transat, Northwest Airlines, Continental Airlines,Zoom Airlines
Direct flights from the United States with :
Air Transat, Northwest Airlines,Continental Airlines
Table of distances
Quebec 40 km )
Montreal 253 km
Halifax 1109 km
Ottawa 452 km
Toronto 806 km
Boston 613 km
New York 925 km
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In addition to paragliding , alpine skiing, cross-country skiing and snowboarding, for which Mont-Sainte-Anne is more renowned, Mont-Sainte-Anne offers a large variety of outdoor winter activities (Dogsledding, Canyoning and Canyoning on ice, Snowmobile, Ice skating, mountain bike, rafting. Whether you prefer quiet outings in the woods or 'soft adventure', you will find at Mont-Sainte-Anne numerous activities that will guaranty days filled with 'Joie de vivre'. |
| Weather hazards : |
August and July : Strong breezes starting from 13h PM during |
| Flight regulation : |
Several airzones controlled in the immediate proximity of the flight site. Check the information board on the landing. If you want to go in XC flight, inform near the pilots or of the school of parapente Aerostyle. |
| People to contact : |
Rene Marion : info@aerostyle.ca; French, English, Espagnol |
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Take off : 49.5252 N; 122.796 W - Elevation : 1351 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 60.6224 N; 135.144 W - Elevation : 1533 m.
Landing : 60.6335 N; 135.168W - Elevation : 1361 m.
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This is one of the few North-facing launches we have around Whitehorse. Do not confuse with the Mt. Mac Ski Lodge. To get to the flying site, you need to drive through the gravel pit at Lowbird Road. Follow the gravel road up to Mount Mac, just below the gated tower. Walk to the launch at the left. |
| Landing : |
This is a fairly shallow landing and isn't that large. It's a widening in the corner of the road. It's large enough. |
| Going there : |
This is a very rough road suitable for an AWD or a 4x4 vehicle. |
| Comments : |
Suitable for kiting as well as giving a northern launch location. |
| Weather hazards : |
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| Flight regulation : |
Near airport. Regular HGAR and CARS rule apply. You must contact tower prior to launching and hold your HGAR certification. |
| People to contact : |
Visit flyyukon.com for a list of local pilots |
| Tourism : |
Mt. Mac X-country chalet.
Mt. Sima Adventure Park. |
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Take off : 48.8313 N; 123.767 W - Elevation : 765 m.
Landing : 48.8116 N; 123.751W - Elevation : 89 m.
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3 Launches, three wind directions. 2 are cliff launches. |
| Landing : |
Main LZ surrounded by high tension power lines stay well away.
Keep gate closed (cattle). |
| Flight regulation : |
3,000 feet max altitude. |
| People to contact : |
Island Soaring Society |
| Tourism : |
Provincial Capitol (Victoria) 50km. Lake Cowichan (20 km). Cowichan First Nations Cultural Centre (10 km). |
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Situation
Take off : 49.4037 N; 124.79 W - Elevation : 1042 m.
Landing : 49.4498 N; 124.761W - Elevation : 15 m.
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Take off : 49.2976 N; 122.207 W - Elevation : 1036 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 60.7748 N; 135.083 W - Elevation : 650 m.
Landing : 60.7749 N; 135.079W - Elevation : 631 m.
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Hike down dirt road to lookout. Hike up to your right were there is a tree just in front of launch. Use the hump beside the tree, not the slope behind it. Your wing is too easily blown back if you launch behind the tree, plus there is some rotor there. |
| Landing : |
Safest landing is on frozen Yukon River. There is a lower bench that can be landed on for a shorter hike. Some pilots have top landed (not recommended). Do NOT attempt top landing or lower bench if wind speed picks up due to rotor. |
| Going there : |
Drive to main Mountainview Golf Course Entrance. There is a 5 minute hike to lookout.
Google Street View of parking:
http://maps.google.com/maps?source=earth&layer=c&cbll=60.776302,-135.082198&cbp=13,115.02,,0,4.81&ie=UTF8&ll=60.776266,-135.08258&spn=0,359.991084&z=17&panoid=uCBfFr9An1BgGA1v9326Uw |
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The view of the river and ravens flying and playing is worth the trip. |
| Weather hazards : |
Winter / Spring flying only while river is frozen
Only land on frozen river if wind picks up. |
| Flight regulation : |
This is a low altitude ridge soaring site only. Do not fly above 75 m (250 ft) above launch. Only fly here with a local pilot and ensure Whitehorse Airport is contact prior to launch. |
| People to contact : |
Whitehorse Airport (867) 667-8426
Shawn Kitchen ((867) 633-5859
Russell Bamford (867) 334-5864
Murray Sibbeston (867) 335-4285
Stanley Noel (867) 334-9432
Trevor Mead-Robins (867) 334-2787 |
| Tourism : |
Mountain View Golf Club in summer
Nice trail for walks or snow shoeing (winter/spring only) |
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Take off : 51.2756 N; 116.886 W - Elevation : 1910 m.
Landing : 51.2437 N; 116.919W - Elevation : 788 m.
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Main Launch is the lookout directly SE above Golden and is a combination of ramp and slope launches. Set-up area for 60+ gliders. Upper PG launch (40 minute hike) at 7400' MSL is a smooth steep slope. |
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40 acre field a 4:1 glide ratio from the lookout located next to the town of Nicholson - 8 km S of Golden (Hwy 95). Can be unreachable in PG in a south wind. Alternatives available.
Five things to watch for during the approach and on landing:
1) Electric cables run along the road and on the west side of the LZ to the house.
2) The fence extends north of the house.
3) Sinking air near the river. Particularly early in season, when the glacial water is flooding the marshes.
4) The trees are high and produce turbulence as far as half the field length when windy.
5) On a thermally afternoon, the wind becomes very variable in strength and direction in the LZ. Watch the wind-socks closely. Avoid a downwind landing.
At a 4:1 glide from the Lookout, the landing zone (LZ) is easily accessible most of the time. As a rule of thumb, when you are at the height of the west butte, you should head toward the landing. However, flying is not always so easy. Paragliders fly much slower than hang gliders, consequently come short of the LZ most often. It happens every year. The lack of penetration in an increasing head wind is the principal reason, bad judgment comes second. However, in moderate (or stronger) south wind, paragliders simply must land elsewhere. Also, after taking off from the lower launch or when scratching low at the kilometer 5 cliffs, the landing of choice becomes the gravel pit.
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Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: 2WD OK, 4WD better. At Site: Helicopter
See http://sergewebservice.ca/seven/seven.html
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Elevation: Launch: Various, from 1000m to 2000m.
Direction of Launch: Mostly West, with some slight variations to the NW or SW
Site Suitable For: Novice to Advanced
Location: Just south of the town of Golden
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of Flying: Thermal
Cross Country Potential: Excellent, flights can be made North/South along the Columbia River valley.
Areas NOT to land...
We can't land either in the first long field on the west side of the highway immediately north of Edgewater anymore (50.716749° N, 116.141912° W). 81.1 km from Main launch. The field is now rented by a hostile farmer.
We cannot land at the 2 fields not far South of Edgewater, both sides of the highway. 86.25 km from Main launch. These owners are easily irate at the sight of people walking in their fields. Never land there. They span about 0.6 km2 and are approximately located at (50.67607° N, 116.10351° W)
For Google Earth users: All waypoints related to Golden (launches, LZ's, places not to land):
http://www.flygolden.ca/google_earth_image.htm
Three Class E Controlled Airspace Airways through Spillimacheen, Radium and Canal Flats have bases at 2200’ AGL to 12,500’ ASL. Class B from 12,500’ to 18,000’ ASL.
Excellent XC site (202 mile HG flight, 146 km PG flights) on an 8000'+ Range. Paved road retrieval. Nice valley with many other attractions. Strong thermal site that should only be flown by experienced pilots in mid-day.
Trees are tall in the west! Think ahead and carry a rope long enough - at least 30 m (100') - to come down a tree yourself. A rescue crew may take a while to arrive even if they are alerted. One solution: http://stucaruk.mystarband.net/TowMeUp%20Website/Tree%20Self%20Rescue%20Kit.html
Emergencies:
Phone 911 and ask for the Golden RCMP (also at 250-344-2221) - it is manned 24 hours a day - they will coordinate all search & rescue (SAR) operations.
Ambulance service: 250-344-6226.
Helicopter rescues are operated by Alpine Helicopters. By phone: 250-344-7444.
Websites:
BCHPA: http://www.bchpa.org/sites/columbia.htm
Serge Lamarche: http://sergewebservice.ca/seven/seven.html
Fly Golden: http://www.flygolden.ca |
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Be sure to check the forecast. Nearby fronts and thunderstorms may send 'gust fronts'. Do not fly close nor downwind of peaks. |
| Flight regulation : |
Must be insured member of HPAC. Temporary membership available for non-canadian residents (can be done online). Must sign waiver to use the landing zone (waiver available online). |
| People to contact : |
Scott Watwood: scottwatwood@persona.ca
Serge Lamarche: serge_lamarche@yahoo.ca |
| Tourism : |
Many other activities possible. Ski station resort nearby. Also a mountain biking destination. |
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Take off : 60.6043 N; 135.063 W - Elevation : 975 m.
Landing : 60.6112 N; 135.041W - Elevation : 805 m.
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Need Reto's Description - Coming |
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Use the lower parking lot or Coal Lake Rd. If you are going XC, there are some fields and alternative landing sites. |
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Google maps here: http://mountsima.com/getting-here/ |
| Comments : |
Mt. Sima – Alpine Adventure Park is open during the summer. The Park includes an Aerial Adventure Course and North America’s longest free run zip line. Mt. Sima offers Panoramic Chairlift rides and a downhill Bike Park which you can also take to the paragliding launch. |
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Under NO circumstances are landings to be near the lifts. Failure to abide by this regulation may result in the loss of Sima as a flying site. Mt. Sima manager must be contacted prior to flying and the following must be provided:
Agree to “no fly zone” near the lifts.
Certificates of insurance provided (i.e. HPAC Membership)
Waivers should be signed
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| People to contact : |
Parker Hickey - General Manager of Mt. Sima
Must be contacted before flying.
Phone: 867-668-4557 ext. 224
Cell 867-332-8502 |
| Tourism : |
Mt. Sima – Alpine Adventure Park |
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Take off : 50.2541 N; 122.787 W - Elevation : 2401 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.2644 N; 122.656 W - Elevation : 1992 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 59.6943 N; 136.63 W - Elevation : 1198 m.
Landing : 59.7029 N; 136.603W - Elevation : 1015 m.
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Hike in on the old mining access road about a mile to a rocky knob on the right. Head up the south facing slope to a suitable launch site.
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| Landing : |
Parking area, alpine tundra or top landing on a ridge.
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Drive the Haines Highway from Haines Alaska or Haines Junction Yukon to KM 117. Park at the turnout with an outhouse in the parking area. The trail heads west from the parking lot.
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| Comments : |
Great alpine flying site with easy walk to launch.
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| Weather hazards : |
Mountain flying, coastal/interior transition zone.
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| Flight regulation : |
N/A
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| People to contact : |
Thom Ely 907-314-0860
Kris Miller 907-314-0875
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| Tourism : |
Tatshenshini/Alsek Provincial Park, Haines Alaska, Haines Junction Yukon.
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Take off : 50.304 N; 113.873 W - Elevation : 1235 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.4264 N; 113.686 W - Elevation : 1037 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 60.1666 N; 134.607 W - Elevation : 1262 m.
Landing : 60.1663 N; 134.65W - Elevation : 713 m.
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Visit http://www.yukonhiking.ca/nares.html for detail of how to get there. |
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| Weather hazards : |
Wind can pick up quickly. |
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| People to contact : |
Local pilot in Carcross is Derek. Visit flyyukon.com for contact information. Shawn Kitchen has also flown there. |
| Tourism : |
Visit Carcross |
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Take off : 52.9294 N; 108.342 W - Elevation : 536 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 45.4522 N; 75.4668 W - Elevation : 88 m.
Landing :
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SCooter Towing |
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easy on the farm |
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Exit Ines from the 417 go all the way to ines and trim rd take a R pass the farm on your Left , the towing field its on your left after the farm |
| People to contact : |
Call Carlos Olivera @ the ottawa paragliding school 6137966986
olivera@carlosparaglide.com |
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Situation
Take off : 50.43 N; 116.203 W - Elevation : 2344 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.207 N; 122.17 W - Elevation : 755 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.3529 N; 122.799 W - Elevation : 747 m.
Landing :
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Elevation: 2500ASL, SW, suits HG & PG, room to set up many HG's.
Head east out of Pemberton take the road which heads north just after crossing the bridge over the Lillooet River on the road to D'Arcy. Turn left (west) at the power lines. There is a dirt road that will take you to the takeoff. Stay on the road. Do not be tempted to turn right. You will need 4X4 vehicle if you do not want to trash your nice car. |
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Pemberton Community Centre across from Spierings Automotive. Check for posted schedule if booked by field sports. Excellent for paragliders (all aspects). Smaller but ok for H.G. (not sure). To use any other field (ie. large H.G.field or for students, must make prior arrangement with landowners). Landings on XC generally ok with exception of crops and livestock. |
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Cross-Country:
40km Out and return along ridge to NW is common. East to Lillooet Lake 14km (watch for Airport Traffic). SE to Whistler (limited landing options, valley winds) E to Duffy Lake and Lillooet (has been done, |
| People to contact : |
Jim Orava 894-5502
Mike Sadan 894-6162
Ty 905-9503
Nigel Protter 894-5558 |
| Tourism : |
Great mountain biking, hot springs, horse back rides, swimming in warm lakes |
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Take off : 46.0733 N; 62.9712 W - Elevation : 29 m.
Landing :
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Sheer sandstone cliff, Freshly groomed (06/2012) natural sloped launch with laminar conditions. Launch winds reflect actual soaring conditions. |
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Beach (tidal)
Check tides:
http://www.marees.gc.ca/cgi-bin/tide-shc.cgi?queryType=showFrameset&zone=4&language=english®ion=4&stnnum=1690
Top Landing Friendly Either on Launch or in a mowed field directly behind launch |
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Directions can be found at the cottage site that grants access.
http://www.shipwreckshores.com/ |
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Please contact HPAC local for site specific instructions.
Can be soared in as low as 12k with bay heat release. Shallow bay which retains heat on high tide and can generate significant thermic lift as beaches are exposed. |
| Weather hazards : |
Tide Can remove beach bailout |
| Flight regulation : |
http://hpaac.ca |
| People to contact : |
see HPAC site for local member contact |
| Tourism : |
http://gov.pe.ca |
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Take off : 42.6354 N; 80.7573 W - Elevation : 188 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.8841 N; 114.807 W - Elevation : 2096 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 42.6439 N; 80.7925 W - Elevation : 192 m.
Landing : 42.6435 N; 80.7933W - Elevation : 172 m.
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No longer trailer park. Ask on SOUNYPG. |
| Landing : |
Top landing is the dominant choice. The slope is steep sand runnels and there is very little to no beach. Rotor on top as well, so not great for beginners. |
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| Comments : |
Here is a Vimeo video of the site:
http://vimeo.com/14829379
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| Weather hazards : |
Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/pt_burwell
NOAA MAPS Sounding: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-80.7925&lat=42.6439&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3 |
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| People to contact : |
Southern Ontario and Upper New York State PG Yahoo Group:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG
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Take off : 50.145 N; 122.984 W - Elevation : 1104 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 45.2512 N; 66.0107 W - Elevation : 11 m.
Landing : 45.2507 N; 66.0114W - Elevation : 7 m.
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Flat |
| Landing : |
beach or top Landing |
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st-john red head rd |
| Comments : |
lots of debre |
| Weather hazards : |
river valley sucks the wind inland alot |
| Tourism : |
st-john mall |
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Take off : 60.5326 N; 134.354 W - Elevation : 837 m.
Landing : 60.5328 N; 134.373W - Elevation : 655 m.
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The hiking trail starts at the south side of the gravel pit.
About 20 minutes to walk to launch.
About 600 feet vertical. |
| Landing : |
On the lake (winter)
On the beach (Early summer).
Landing and trailhead can be viewed here on Google Street View: http://maps.google.com/maps?source=earth&layer=c&cbll=60.532436,-134.373132&cbp=13,10.52,,0,7&ie=UTF8&ll=60.532367,-134.37276&spn=0,359.991084&z=17&panoid=jXGCJPJ2ym7ody6dVP7Rjg |
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Richards Site at Marsh Lake is about 2 kilometers north of the Inn on the Lake: |
| Comments : |
Little ridge soaring site. |
| People to contact : |
Wolf Schall (867) 660-4723
http://www.wolf-adventure-tours.de/ |
| Tourism : |
Inn on the Lake |
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Take off : 43.6701 N; 79.3547 W - Elevation : 88 m.
Landing : 43.6701 N; 79.3547W - Elevation : 88 m.
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Riverdale Park is a wide open toboggan hill on the Don Valley in downtown Toronto. |
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Wide open mowed grass field. |
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A few blocks south of Broadview and Danforth. |
| Comments : |
Beginner and ground handling site when the wind is right. |
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| Flight regulation : |
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| People to contact : |
Join the Southern Ontario and Upper New York Yahoo group and ask. Several followers learned or are still learning there. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/
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| Tourism : |
It's in downtown Toronto, but this is local practice site only. |
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Take off : 49.2319 N; 124.476 W - Elevation : 1045 m.
Landing : 49.2843 N; 124.479W - Elevation : 166 m.
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Take off for Robotham ridge is at 3450 feet over looking the gulf. |
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Landing for this site is in two spots either Joes field or Mikes farm |
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This site can be accessed by 2 wheel drive via Winchester road in Coombs BC near Parksville/Qualicum |
| People to contact : |
Donny
dndswk@telus.net |
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Take off : 50.2613 N; 118.947 W - Elevation : 813 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 51.1668 N; 118.157 W - Elevation : 1785 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 48.7671 N; 123.508 W - Elevation : 675 m.
Landing : 48.7916 N; 123.511W - Elevation : 47 m.
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Take off : 49.8613 N; 119.64 W - Elevation : 768 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.3262 N; 122.229 W - Elevation : 1008 m.
Landing : 49.3243 N; 122.252W - Elevation : 323 m.
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unimproved |
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logging slash |
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Take off : 49.3495 N; 122.734 W - Elevation : 995 m.
Landing : 49.3442 N; 122.778W - Elevation : 240 m.
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I'm using this as something to try out sites that haven't been flown before on the simulator, feel free to move it to whereever you want |
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Take off : 54.7994 N; 126.873 W - Elevation : 1454 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 43.5008 N; 80.3652 W - Elevation : 335 m.
Landing : 43.5008 N; 80.3652W - Elevation : 335 m.
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Our school site. Scooter towing only. |
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Private property. Contact us before coming out. |
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Take off : 61.0201 N; 135.214 W - Elevation : 896 m.
Landing : 61.0189 N; 135.217W - Elevation : 874 m.
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There is an access road to a NWTel building with a large field. Follow the ridge trail up and then hear to an small plateau above the building and field. The take-off is a little tricky to the the sharper edge and there is only enough room for a single wing. In a westerly winds, the angle of the cliff provides lots of lift and the view of the highway, Lake Laberge and even a small mounting lake make this a fun site to fly. |
| Landing : |
Most common landing is the field directly below launch. There are several optional XC landings in both directions. |
| Going there : |
A few kilometres before the road to the Lake Laberge Campground (Shallow Bay Road), you will see a dirt road which leads to a small NWTel building. |
| Comments : |
Common to share the air with Raven's and Hawks. There is lots to see along this ridge. One of my favourite flying sites. |
| People to contact : |
Russell Bamford (867) 334-5864
Cory Gordon 867) 334-2076
Shawn Kitchen (867) 633-5859
Trevor Mead-Robins (867) 334-2787 |
| Tourism : |
Lake Laberge |
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Take off : 50.9286 N; 113.005 W - Elevation : 917 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.6825 N; 123.146 W - Elevation : 469 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.5523 N; 96.6812 W - Elevation : 256 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 63.409 N; 136.776 W - Elevation : 700 m.
Landing : 63.404 N; 136.789W - Elevation : 592 m.
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This is only a theoretical take-off. Nobody has flown here yet. If you take the dirt road to the radio tower about half way (4 km), which is reasonably close the the ridge, you may be able to hike out to the ridge and launch. |
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There is a gravel pit below launch. Again, this site is untested and this is only theoretical. |
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Drive past Steward Crossing. Turn left past the bridge and continue north up the Klondike Highway. Look for the radio tower road on the right about 2 km north of the gravel pit or 9 km north of the bridge. |
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Gas Station and Cafe there. That's about all. Hunting and fishing options may be available. |
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Take off : 43.1687 N; 79.7095 W - Elevation : 201 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.898 N; 119.922 W - Elevation : 2059 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 45.7775 N; 65.4377 W - Elevation : 142 m.
Landing : 45.7663 N; 65.4389W - Elevation : 34 m.
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Take off : 50.5081 N; 115.953 W - Elevation : 1702 m.
Landing :
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Of the 3 launches the NW is the best followed by the West launch.
Mt. Swansea Ridge Launch Site is a nice grassy SW launch site. |
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The Airport Operator Babin Air permits landing at the Airport (south east end of the airstrip) to Hang Gliders and Paragliders holding the Hagar and Air traffic Radio License. A Aircraft Radio is required to transmit your landing intensions to the Invermere Traffic at 123.20 |
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From the crossroads of Invermere and Hwy 93/95 travel south app. 2.7 km to Windermere Loop Road.
Turn left and cross Swansea Road. Travel 3.2 km where a left turn will take you over the Westroc Gypsum Mine Haul Road onto the signed Mt. Swansea Forest Service Road.
Note that the Westroc Road is closed to public traffic.
Give the right of way to industrial traffic.
After 5 km the steep Mt. Swansea Road terminates at the parking area and trailhead.
The road is graded to accommodate high clearance 2WD vehicles. However, extreme caution must be used, especially in passing oncoming traffic, since the road is very narrow with numerous switchbacks.
Drive carefully with headlights on.
Trail Description (Mt. Swansea Summit).
From the parking area this short steep trail leads to the summit of Mt. Swansea - a hike of 15 to 20 minutes. The one-half (.5) kilometer trail gains 105 m in elevation and leads to exhilarating panoramic views of the Columbia Valley, lying almost 1000m below the summit.
Trail Description (Mt. Swansea Ridge)
From the parking area you walk about 100m back on the road and then turn left to the Mt. Swansea trail - a hike of 15 minutes. The one-half (.5) kilometer trail gains 90 m in elevation and leads to the top of the ridge.
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Flying Max: 250-342-0461 |
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Take off : 60.2294 N; 135.047 W - Elevation : 1527 m.
Landing : 60.2333 N; 135.131W - Elevation : 953 m.
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There are a couple of options. At the end of the road, you will see a dome-like option for take-off. It is a 15 minute hike and provides easy take-off from many directions. This is a good take-off for beginners as due to the various direction options for take-off and landing. There is a second advanced launch over the southeast ridge. If the wind is not constant, you will be in for a long, long hike back up. It may be possible to paunch from the dome and thermal over to the ridge. |
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There are no trees up here which gives many options. I landed beside my car last time I flew here. |
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Drive towards Carcross then turn right on the Annie Lake Road. Follow it to the Wheaton River Bridge (GPS Coordinates of LZ). Note the LZ GSP Coordinates are the coordinates for the turn-off. It is possible to drive up the mining road in a 4x4 or ATV or Skidoo. |
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The name was given by English miner's in the early 1900's. |
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August 15 to September 16 is hunting season and Carcross/Tagish First Nation ask people not to hike there during this period.
We saw large snow devils forming along the southeast ridge and stayed clear. |
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Shawn Kitchen (867) 633-5859
Trevor Mead-Robins (867) 334-2787
I'm not sure who else has flown here and knows how to find it. Please add you name if you do. |
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Carcross |
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Situation
Take off : 49.7969 N; 123.311 W - Elevation : 2056 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 55.4469 N; 127.655 W - Elevation : 825 m.
Landing :
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Old fire lookout at top of hill. Great scenery, ferocious bugs.
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An understanding farmer’s field. PLEASE ONLY LAND IN THE SMALL AREA SURROUNDING THE WINDSOCK AT THE SE CORNER OF THE LAKE BY THE TALL COTTONWOODS.
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Launch Directions:
19 km W of New Hazelton, turn W off Hwy 16 onto Comeau Mtn Rd. Take 1st left, drive for 50 minutes up steep rough 4WD road. On foot, follow old road up W side of gully, then choose a route up steep rock / moss / heather slope on your right. At top follow ridge for 15 minutes to old flagging tape. (Allow for 50 minutes of hiking)
Landing Directions:
The LZ is on the S side of Hwy 16 just W of Comeau Rd turnoff, across from Homesteader Cafe. Usually a windsock in friendly farmer’s Field. |
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Elevation: Launch 2800’ asl LZ 1000’ asl
Direction of Launch: SW
Site Suitable for: PG (HG for the hale & hearty)
Location: 20 Minutes N of New Hazelton in Kispiox Valley on PRIVATE PROPERTY
Type of Site: Mtn/Hill
Type of Flying: Ridge/Thermal
XC Potential: Fair
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Nov., Int. or Adv.
Mild Conditions: Student Moderate Conditions: Nov Strong Conditions: Int
50 minutes steep hike from truck parking area. May be flown in SW to NW winds. Phenomenal scenery. Mountain flying.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz Ambulance: 1-800-461-9911
FSS Smithers 250-847-3718 Fax: 250-847-4025 |
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Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 3 Summer 4 Fall 2 Winter 0
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PGer: Walter Bucher Tel. 250-847-2409
HGer: Larry McCulloch Tel. 250-847 9607
PGer: Max Lautenbacher Tel. 250-847-2067
PGer: Brian Fell (Terrace) Tel. 250-635-1223
PGer: Stephen Brushey Tel. 250-638-1840
HG-PG: Gary Conway Tel. 250-627 4737 |
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Take off : 60.2106 N; 132.815 W - Elevation : 1047 m.
Landing : 60.1956 N; 132.817W - Elevation : 802 m.
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At tower. Advanced launch. |
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By Lake/Highway. |
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Take tower access road. |
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Lauch is tricky due to limited space. |
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Take off : 43.8763 N; 79.5123 W - Elevation : 287 m.
Landing :
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Small artificial hill formed by construction waste, fresh clean dirt fill on top at present, but grown over a couple of weeks ago. West facing.
About 300 meters long, 25 meters high. |
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Not much bottom room, so side or top landing skill required. |
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2066-2108 Teston Rd
Vaughan, ON L6A 3Y9, Canada
Just north of intersection of Teston Rd and Rodinea Rd. |
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Ownership / accessibility of hill is in question. There is a no trespassing sign on one side of the hill but not the other so it is unclear what is private and restricted land.
There is warehouse operation to the west and north, so to avoid challenges consider using this site on Sunday's only.
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Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/buttonville_airport_toronto
NOAA MAPS Sounding: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-79.505138&lat=43.8763&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3
Pearson high-accuracy forecasts: http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/nammeteograms/stations/716240.html |
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It's in Pearson glide path, so ceiling is 2500 ft, or roughly 1500 ft AGL. If you thermal up, don't thermal too high.
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Yahoo groups: Southern Ontario and Upper New York Paragliders (SOUNYPG)
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/ |
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Toronto, largest city in Canada with tons of stuff to do
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Take off : 43.8705 N; 79.5051 W - Elevation : 30 m.
Landing :
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This site is a closed and under remediation landfill. It's covered in short weeds.
The hill itself is a stepped hill with the peak around 890 feet above sea level that has good exposure to SSE and NNW.
There is also a W facing shallow slope that is a good beginners hill. |
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Top landing would be fine. The top is large, flat and covered in weeds.
NNW there is the lower step, but it's probably better to fly to the east end of the ridge then land in the large meadow there.
SSE there is a hard road at the bottom but a dirt field beyond that.
The west facing slope is very gentle with a long meadow. |
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Keele St and Teston Rd, head east to Rodinea St, then turn right (south).
Drive to the end of Rodinea where the street barrier is and park on the side of the street there.
Ignore the signs talking about guard dogs, that is for a large construction / yard site off to the west following the paved road.
Walk past the concrete barriers and slightly right up the slope. |
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The top berm is perhaps 200 meters long, so that is the extent of ridge to soar. There are thermal sinks nearby, so if altitude is gained off of ridge lift, thermalling out is possible, especially on the south side where the sink is close by.
Ignore any roads shown around the site past Rodinea in Google Maps or satellite view. They are all closed to traffic except site maintenance people, so you will have to walk in and up. |
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Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/buttonville_airport_toronto
NOAA MAPS Sounding: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-79.505138&lat=43.8763&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3
Pearson high-accuracy forecasts: http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/nammeteograms/stations/716240.html |
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It's in Pearson glide path, so ceiling is 2500 ft, or roughly 1500 ft AGL. If you thermal up, don't thermal too high. |
| People to contact : |
Southern Ontario and Upper New York PG Yahoo Group.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/ |
| Tourism : |
Toronto to the south. |
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About 1 hour hike up the Pulpit rock trail. |
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LZ down on the soccer fields |
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From Nelson, across the bridge, Johnston road to pulpit rock trail head |
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Do not land at airport. Aviation radio recommended. |
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Class G airspace 700 feet following land contour. Class E above. |
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KootenayParagliding.com |
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About 1 hour hike up the Pulpit rock trail. |
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LZ down on the soccer fields |
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From Nelson, across the bridge, Johnston road to pulpit rock trail head |
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Do not land at airport. Aviation radio recommended. |
| Flight regulation : |
Class 'E' Airspace above 700' AGL following land contour |
| People to contact : |
KootenayParagliding.com |
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Take off : 43.8488 N; 78.8999 W - Elevation : 79 m.
Landing :
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Lakeside cliff, quite steep. Rotors fairly close to edge. Not suitable for beginners. |
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Top landing or narrow beach. |
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Down Thickson Rd in Oshawa to waterfront, park in small circular parking lot at end. Walk on paved path to Thickson Point sign (about 200 meters) then follow path through the grass behind it. Take the right fork up onto the bluff. |
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Wind speed of 18 to 26 km/hr would be the range to sustain flying.
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Windfinder: http://www.windfinder.com/forecast/oshawa_the_vicarage
NOAA MAPS sounding: http://www-frd.fsl.noaa.gov/mab/soundings/reply-skewt.cgi?data_source=MAPS&lon=-78.9000&lat=43.8499&airport=%28none%29&add_hours=-3
Pearson high-accuracy forecast: http://www.emc.ncep.noaa.gov/mmb/nammeteograms/stations/716240.html |
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Southern Ontario and Upper New York PG Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOUNYPG/ |
| Tourism : |
Toronto |
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Take off : 49.0904 N; 116.38 W - Elevation : 2117 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.0878 N; 116.378 W - Elevation : 2026 m.
Landing :
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Direction of Launch: West
Elevation: 7100'asl |
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Landing Directions:
Follow the same directions as going to launch but instead of turning left on Whimster continue 3.6 km (from Mountain park campground) and turn left on to 40th St. Follow 40th St for 0.5 km, there will be a large field on the left , a green house with white trim located far back on the field (owners of the field). There are two driveways side by side be sure to take the first one. Parking has be done either on the shoulder of 40th or in a small pullout in the field just off 40th. Though the owner has expressed there isn't always the need to touch base with them first, it is still recommended especially if there is an active crop in the field. Please respect the field, it would be very unfortunate if we were to loose the privilege to land in such a nice open and clean field. The owners are very HG/PG friendly. |
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Launch Directions:
Drive out of Creston heading towards Cranbrook on the #3 and turn right 1.6 km past the last gas station (Race Trac Gas) at Mountain Park campground on to Canyon Lister Rd. Follow this road about 1.1km from Mountian Park Campground and turn left onto Whimster Rd. Drive until it takes a sharp right and continue straight on to the gravel road. At 1.6 Km (from turning onto Whimster Rd) there is a fork in the road, go straight. Follow the main road from there to the top: a 10 km and 40 minute drive. Use the Arrow and Kootenay Lakes Recreation Map available from the Forest District |
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Informal
Class 'E' Airspace above 2.200' AGL following land contour due to IFR V112.
FIC Advanced Weather Briefing and HAGAR Notification:
1-866-WXBRIEF (1-866-992-7433) French service: 1-866-GOMETEO (1-866-466-3836)
Radio Frequency: 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640 Mhz, Local Club: to be determined |
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PG: Vincent Wolf Creston 250-428-5500 Email: vince@REMOVE_THISvrwolfphoto.com
HG: Bruce Hall Cranbrook 250-489-1320 Cell: 250-417-9223 Email: brucehall123@REMOVE_THIShotmail.com
HG: Simon Mitchell Nelson 250-352-3036 Email: mitchfam@REMOVE_THISshaw.ca |
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Beautiful City of Creston.
Lots of history. Good fishing and hiking.
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Take off : 59.5986 N; 136.471 W - Elevation : 1162 m.
Landing : 59.5879 N; 136.466W - Elevation : 946 m.
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Follow an old mining road to an alpine launch spot. You can ridge soar just above the highway. There are many other spots to fly in this area. |
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Several choices beside the highway. |
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Drive the Haines Highway from Haines Alaska or Haines Junction Yukon to KM 86 - 88. Look for a dirt road heading up the west side of the highway. |
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Great alpine soaring site
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Coastal/interior transition zone
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Thom Ely 907-314-0860
Kris Miller 907-314-0875
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Haines Alaska, Haines Junction Yukon
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Take off : 53.3066 N; 112.587 W - Elevation : 683 m.
Landing :
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Launch from gravel road, best tows are in S - N directions but there is also a chance to go W-E.
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On surrounding fields or on the gravel road. |
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If you are interested in towing call Bart (780 934 5082) or post a message at 'Edmonton paragliding group' on Facebook. |
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Take off : 60.9423 N; 135.222 W - Elevation : 919 m.
Landing : 60.9436 N; 135.168W - Elevation : 791 m.
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Hike 2 minutes back down the road from the radio tower to find the trailhead. There is a cutline to the launch which will take 45-60 minutes hiking in summer and over an hour in spring with snow shoes. It's a beautiful view.
I do not have the exact GPS Coordinates. The ones shown here were approximated from Google Earth. |
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There are many field to land in as well as XC potential. Please check with local pilots before flying here. Most famers are friendly, but we want to keep it that way. Cory lives in a cabin at the main landing and will often have a windsock at the LZ which happens to be in front of his hours. |
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Head north out of Whitehorse head North up the Klondike Highway. Turn left of Vista Road and follow it to the top to the radio tower and park there. |
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This site is well worth the hike and has several XC options. The Yukon record of over 90 km was set here. Pilots can fly North towards Lake Laberge, Souch back to Cousin's Airstrip, or West towards Haines Junction. Longest record was towards Haines Junction. |
| Weather hazards : |
Weather can develop quickly here. |
| Flight regulation : |
This can be a turbulent area for fixed wing. |
| People to contact : |
Cory Gordon (867) 334-2076
Shawn Kitchen (867) 633-5859
Trevor Mead-Robins (867) 334-2787
Russell Bamford (867) 334-5864 |
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Lake Laberge has two B&B's, fishing, bakery |
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Take off : 50.3645 N; 113.323 W - Elevation : 1067 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.3214 N; 113.255 W - Elevation : 1039 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 50.4034 N; 113.438 W - Elevation : 1022 m.
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Take off : 45.472 N; 66.5086 W - Elevation : 219 m.
Landing : 45.4672 N; 66.51W - Elevation : 142 m.
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80m rocky |
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dirt road |
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drive and 500m walk |
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not very high |
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Take off : 45.3701 N; 64.3916 W - Elevation : 25 m.
Landing : 45.37 N; 64.3905W - Elevation : 14 m.
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HG & PG - Groomed launch and set up area. Launch is 60' asl and is the saddle at the west end of the bay between much higher cliffs. The resultant venturi exaggerates typical wind strength. The bowel shape does not allow for accurate wind direction indication. (See endnote) The land owner appreciates politeness. |
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Beach. Caution - Extreme tidal range. (See endnote) |
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It is extremely important that a pilot unfamiliar with this site a) check with the local club and b) ascertain true wind direction before launching. You will pass Partridge Island beach before you get to launch and a more accurate assessment of wind direction can be obtained there. |
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Important Note: If the wind direction shifts into the south there is a danger of leeside rotor at launch, behind Cape Sharp and that can happen here very quickly.
The Bay of Fundy exhibits a phenomenal tidal range. At certain phases of the moon the high tide can reach the base of the cliffs. Low tide is equally exaggerated.. SE winds have a nasty habit of being short lived before they shift into the SW. |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced Mild Conditions: Student, Novice
Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
HPAC Rating: Novice
Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver |
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http://www.pegasusparagliding.com/
Michael Fuller.........Tel. 902-254-2972 |
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Take off : 43.3359 N; 80.0811 W - Elevation : 287 m.
Landing : 43.3376 N; 80.0821W - Elevation : 265 m.
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Farm field below, make sure there's no crops. Suggest checking with the owner.
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Small hill, suitable for training and kiting due to fairly flat slope. Possibly marginally soarable in 25km/h winds.
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Take off : 60.3023 N; 133.947 W - Elevation : 1247 m.
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There a several along the way. All require a 45 min to hour hike. The better launches are higher and there is a windsock. The view is worth the hike. |
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Main landing by boat launch on LIttle Atlin Lake. In spring, landing can be anywhere on the lake. |
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Head towards Atlin. Turn left at dirt road 1km past boart launch at Little Atlin Lake. |
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Steep hike. Jake's corner has become more popular due to the easier access. Be wary of calving mountain sheep in Spring (Mid May to Mid June). Good cross country potential. With more westerly wind, it's possible to soar the entire ridge. |
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Watch for overdeveloping and wind changes (don't get caught leeside) |
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None |
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Wolf Schall (867) 660-4723
Stefan Landfried (867) 399-3040 |
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Corner cafe at Jake's Corner |
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Take off : 49.9604 N; 111.126 W - Elevation : 813 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.9469 N; 111.074 W - Elevation : 826 m.
Landing :
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Take off : 49.2431 N; 121.89 W - Elevation : 599 m.
Landing : 49.2276 N; 121.896W - Elevation : 28 m.
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Launch is a groomed gradually steeper slope facing WSW at 2250' (680 m) ASL. Set up area for 10+ gliders. Large parking area. Clean takeoff. Wire men required in strong thermal conditions. In poor conditions there is a good HG ramp lower down the slope. Leave for the LZ when no more than 50' below the old lower launch. Use small field ( |
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The 'Riverside LZ' is located 10 minutes hiking time south of the Lougheed Highway junction with the FSR. There is a trail out of the field through a neighbors property starting near the NW corner of the field leading to the Cafe. If you open a gate close it behind you.
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Cross-country flights to Hope on both types of wings. An easy and pleasant XC Flight is to Harrison Hot Springs: a good place to soak your bones after a day of flying.
CYA 132 (H) to 6000' (1800 m) ASL (Maximum). Watch for small aircraft over Riverside LZ. One of the WCSC's most high profile and valued sites. Can get crowded in spring and early summer. Only land in the designated landing fields. Do NOT land in any other fields. Long glide to HG landing field in any headwind. The WCSC has an XC meet running two to three weekends here every year starting Mid- April. Great way to start the year. The site has very nice coastal influenced air combined with pleasant thermals which are generally well away from the hill. The scenery is outstanding.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft), 173.640 Mhz
Local: 146.415MHz
Emergency: 911
Flight Services Abbotsford 250-855-1010 Fax: 250-855-1181 |
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Situation
Take off : 45.4522 N; 72.8781 W - Elevation : 358 m.
Landing : 45.4554 N; 72.8899W - Elevation : 84 m.
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6 launches all around the mountain: 2 North, 2 West, 1 East, 1 South. |
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Situation
Take off : 49.2912 N; 117.179 W - Elevation : 1473 m.
Landing : 49.2877 N; 117.218W - Elevation : 744 m.
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South ramp is excellent for HGers, but aging and a little rickety. Difficult rock face for NW launch. Setup area for about 10 gliders. The PGer launch is on a bluff above the HG launch and is usually very easy to launch from.
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| Landing : |
The main HG / PG landing field is difficult to approach and the air is often rough, prone to quite a bit of turbulence. Good approach skills are needed. The old LZ is now closed as the Forest Service has replanted it. Land at the Ymir Whirl disc golf course just above it (Nth) Expert skills needed particularly for HGers.
PG may land downtown Ymir (at the campground or beside the river) in zero wind conditions ONLY. Downtown is a turbulaent, rotory mess if there is any wind in the valley. The flag on the Fire Department roof downtown will show false direction with wind speeds above 3kph.
HG landing zone is on the bench above a large replanted mill site on north side of town on the Porto-Rico-Ymir Rd.
PG Landing field is downtown across from Ymir Store and Hotel - this favorite drop in spot has liquid refreshments right across the road.
- This (PG) LZ is a really tight field, surrounded by power lines, trees and a river. |
| Going there : |
Ymir is on the road from Salmo to Nelson. East of the Ymir Pub, turn left (Nth) just past the village campground. Immediately across the bridge turn right on Oscar Bear Rd. At 2.7 Km turn left. The road in is another 2 km. Half way in take the right fork. From there on it is serious, dangerous 4WD. This is not a joke. It is best to go up with a local the first time to learn the danger spots. The PGer launch is on a tarp above the HG launch and is usually very easy to launch from. The HG ramp is incredibly easy to launch from even in a moderate cross wind. |
| Comments : |
Class 'E' Airspace above 700' AGL following land contour.
Best gains in one thermal: 9000'.
This is the most consistent site in the area. Predictably soarable site and 7,000 altitude gains off launch are common.
The area is surrounded by old gold mines which can be seen from the air. Every season there are a number of XCs to Salmo and beyond (S-SE), and to Nelson (N) though the Nelson route is extremely committed with out-landings in logging cuts only, and walk outs of many hours on locked logging roads. |
| People to contact : |
PG: Jason Leus Tel: 250-357-2490
PG: Rob Ray Tel. 250-357 2992
PG: Trevor Holsworth Tel. 250-358-7277 |
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