Take-off – Francis Peak
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 41.0272, -111.8380
- Altitude
- 2796 m
- Region
- Utah, US
- Landing
- 6.7 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
A nice west facing grassy meadow at 9200 feet/2804meters. 2wheel drive access on a fairly good dirt road. Plan for 45 minutes of driveing time. Sometimes soarable, sometimes good thermals but you can't use them past the 9500ft ceiling, which is a major bummer. Absolutely gorgeous view of the Great Salt Lake especially at sunset. Launch turns catabatic at sunset!
Getting there
Take the Shepard Lane exit from I-15 just past Lagoon.
Weather
Lake effect storm development can happen very fast. Don't fly if it is even slightly unstable. Strong winds can push you over the back side into very remote country. Follow the spines to ensure best lift.
Rules / airspace
There is a 9500ft ceiling because of commercial and military air traffic: just don't go above the 'giant golf balls'.
Comments
5000 feet of vert beautiful view of Salt Lake City, The Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island and the Wasatch mountain range.