Elevation: Launch 60 asl LZ 0' asl
Direction of Launch: ENE-SE
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: near Parrsboro, Nova Scotia
Regulating Body: HPAAC |
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Primary Local Contacts
PG: Michael Fuller Tel. 902-254-2972 or 254-3788
PG: Brian Wheaton Tel. 902 254-2583 |
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Flying Season: Assign value 0,1,2,3 0r
4 (highest)
Spring 3
Summer 4
Fall 3
Winter: 1
Type of Site:The site consists of 8 km
of sea cliffs (60-70 degree) rimming West and East Bay. Cliff
height ranges from 60' at launch to 350'
Type of Flying:
Ridge: Yes Thermal: unlikely Coastal
Convergence: Possible
XC Potential:Good(outand Back) |
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West Bay at launch
looking SE. Yes that is a paraglider at 600asl |
Description of Launch:
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. |
Description of
LZ:
Beach. Caution - Extreme tidal range. (See endnote) |
Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
Street vehicle drive up. |
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HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced Mild Conditions:
Student, Novice |
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Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced |
| HPAC Rating: Novice |
| Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance,
Local Club Waiver |
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Other Information:
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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