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Take-off – Luccombe
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 50.6188, -1.1760
- Altitude
- 92 m
- Region
- Isle of Wight, GB
- Landing
- 0.9 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
EXPERIENCE: Experienced only. NOTES: Beach landing, which can be crowded in Summer. Best wind direction is E. See sites guide but turn left at take off during restricted times. check for rotor NE or SE. Life jackets are recommended. Check the tide - No beach = Do not fly!
Getting there
Drive from Shanklin towards Luccombe and you will see the take off on your left Haddens Pit which is a National Trust site. Check restrictions on take off during the nesting season where you are not permitted to turn right on take off.
Comments
Look at Isle of Wight Hang Gliding and Paragliding club site guide