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Green Hill

Elevation: Launch 700' aslLZ 200' asl
Direction of Launch: W
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: Greenhill is 16 km w. of Pictou, Nova Scotia and 3 km n. of Hwy 104 at Greenhill exit.
Regulating Body: HPAAC

Primary Local Contacts
PG: Michael FullerTel. 902-254-2972 or 254-3788
PG: Brian Wheaton.Tel. 902 254-2583

Flying Season: Assign value: 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 3
Summer 4
Fall 3
Winter 2

Type of Site: Hill
Type of Flying: Ridge: Yes
Thermal: Yes
XC Potential: Excellent: Yes

Description of Launch:
40' wide and 50' deep smooth grass area. Drive up to launch is paved road entering provincial park 0.3km of dirt road. Follow the Trans Canada Hwy 104 thirty minutes east of the Hwy 102 - 104 interchange. Look for sign indicating a left turn to Greenhill.

Description of LZ:
Large open field with several other usable fields. Some of these fields could be in crop. Best to check with the Greenhouse operators in the LZ who own most of the usable fields.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
Any Vehicle: Yes

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. This waiver is available from the owners of the Greenhouses in the LZ.

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