Flying sites

Take-off – Mount Parapoo

Direction: NNEESESSWWNW
Coordinates: 40.1121, -75.9472
Altitude: 293 m
Region: Pennsylvania, US
Landing: 0.2 km from the take-offView on map ↗

Take-off description

North and West slopes, preferably from the Western peak. 4WD may be required to access portions of the Northern slope. Eastern peak is an active landfill.

Getting there

Directly off of 322 in Narvon, PA. Site is property of Chester County Solid Waste Authority.

Weather

There are 2 weather stations located on site. One is at the base of the Northern slope (Tower) and the second is on the West peak (Site2). They are updated periodically and can be viewed at this site: http://www.chestercswaweather.org/

Rules / airspace

Gated site accessible only by accompaniment of site coordinator. NO SMOKING. Valid USHPA membership or equivalent required to fly. Helmet required when flying or kiting. Radio required for flying. https://www.chestercountyswa.org/347/Web-Cam You might want to call in advance

Comments

West peak elevation is 1130 feet MSL. North ridge is between 1100 and 1110 feet MSL. Latest topo survey available upon request. Hours of operation: Monday - Friday 5:30 PM to sunset Saturday 12:30 PM to sunset Sunday sunrise to sunset

Take-off parkingView on map ↗Landing parkingView on map ↗