Take-off – Eagle's Nest
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 36.3284, 74.6801
- Altitude
- 2729 m
- Region
- Northern Areas, PK
Take-off description
Amazing Take off, just after taking one step after inflation, lift will take you up 100 meters just in seconds. This site requires high skill. Very strong conditions, and strong thermals. Take off is at the altitude of 2900 meters above sea level, and the ridge is more than 6000 meters above sea level. Good flying skills can help you in breaking altitude gaining record. World's altitude gain record is made on this site by Leroy Westercamp (Nederlands) in June 2006.
Getting there
Only 4x4 vehicle can go up to Eagle's Nest Hotel. It takes 1000 Rupees to drop and to pick up from the landing.
Weather
Stong Conditions. Rocky mountains are all around. Thermal and ridge soaring is available.
Rules / airspace
Pakistan Association of Free Flying (www.Paff.org.pk). Main governing body of air sports in Pakistan, helps in getting permission to fly in Pakistan.