Fluggebiete

Startplatz – Irwin Lower

Richtung: NNOOSOSSWWNW
Koordinaten: 49.3407, -124.8560
Höhe: 664 m
Region: British Columbia, CA

Startplatz-Beschreibung

Classic Vancouver Island logging road.

Anfahrt

Hiking access (two main routes), or a 4x4 high clearance + paint-you-don't-care-about vehicle with a gate key.

Regeln / Luftraum

HPAC insurance required. HAGAR required (Class E airspace, and close proximity to an active aerodrome with frequent aircraft traffic). FLARM recommended as you're flying with sailplanes. Call the Alberni Valley Soaring Association (250-730-7627) the morning of your flight to notify them of paragliding activity.

Kommentare

Typically strong thermic conditions. Sometimes a strong inflow comes from the Port Alberni inlet.