Startplatz – Maumturk Mts
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- Richtung
- NNOOSOSSWWNW
- Koordinaten
- 53.4943, -9.6640
- Höhe
- 342 m
- Region
- Galway, IE
- Landeplatz
- 1.2 km vom StartplatzAuf der Karte ansehen ↗
Startplatz-Beschreibung
Various take off options: from the summit to lower elevations. Plenty off clear from rocks spots sufficient for launching. Part of hiking is on the trail- about 200- 300 meters before chapel Travers the slope to chosen take off spot.
Anfahrt
Travel on N-59 to Maam Cross and continue driving towards Clifden. Turn North to Mameen about 15-17 km from Maam Cross then follow the road about 3.5 km. to parking lot.
Wetter
Typical coastal mountain weather patterns - be alert of strong wind and suddenly unexpected lowering cloud base- coastal fog, appearing fog Mist from the ocean below the peaks.
Regeln / Luftraum
Minimum Paragliding pilot rating: Para Pro 3 Pilots flying first time on this site are asked to contact: http://www.paraglidewest.ie/ to arrange guides. Flying regulations:Regular ridge soaring rule- right way for the pilot with ridge on his right site and thermal rules- entering the thermal circle in the same turn direction as the pilot who is circling first.
Kommentare
Very interesting site and excellent for mountain's XC flights. So far the best flown XC in West Ireland- 42 Km.XC. The goal is get from here to Croagh Patrick- some day... Note: 6.6.21: 190km (https://www.xcontest.org/world/en/flights/detail:Rafalmac/6.06.2021/11:00)