Elevation: Launch:
700' asl, LZ: 60' asl
Direction of Launch: .WSW
Site Suitable for: HG&PG
Location: 5 km east of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia on Rte 2
Regulating Body: HPAAC |
Primary Local Contacts
PG: Michael Fuller.Tel. 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 1
Type of Site: Coastal: Yes Hill:
Yes
Type of Flying: Ridge: Yes Thermal:
Yes
XC Potential: Fair |
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Description of Launch:
Slot facing wsw. 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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Description of LZ:
LZ for both HG and PG is open field. |
Vehicle / Transportation
Requirements:
4-WD |
HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Novice
Moderate Conditions: Novice, most flyable days. |
Skill Level Verification
Requirements:
HPAC Rating: Student with Instructor or Novice Log Book: Yes |
Site Regulation: Informal:
Yes
HPAC Insurance: Local Club |
Other Information:
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 |
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