Hinchcliffe's/Hart's/Flattop
Access and Rules
Contact Phil Hystek before flying that
site. Easy access to the bombout for spectators, less so for the launch.
Characteristics
Rating: Paragliding - Restricted,
Hang Gliding - Intermediate
Wind Direction: SE-S
Height: 1730ft/527m ASL
CTA: above 6500ft, stepts to 10000ft behind launch
Facilities: None
Wind Direction: SE-S
Height: 1730ft/527m ASL
CTA: above 6500ft, stepts to 10000ft behind launch
Facilities: None
Waypoints:
Launch: 56J 0514300, 6894896
Bombout: 56 J 0515607, 6893872
Bombouts
Main bombout in front of launch close to valley road.
No Landing
- No top landing on plateau behind launch.
- No landings other than noted bombouts.
Safety Notes
- Thermic site.
- Alternate launch when winds too strong on Beechmont.
- Power line at western and southern side of bombout area.
- No smoking on launch, except in vehicles.