Hugh's Brook Newfoundland

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Elevation: Launch 922' aslLZ 1' asl Direction of Launch: WSW Site Suitable for: HG & PG Location: Cornerbrook NFLD
Primary Local Contacts: Chris Walters . 709-785-2697, fax 709-637-2403
Regulating Body: HPAAC
Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest) Spring: 3 Summer: 3 Fall: 3 Winter: 1 Type of Site: Coastal Hill Type of Flying: Ridge: Yes Thermal: Yes XC Potential:Ex: Yes
Description of Launch: 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.
Description of LZ: 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.)
Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: 4-WD: Best
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 [ Top ]