Take-off – Kirkridge
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 40.9377, -75.1830
- Altitude
- 458 m
- Region
- Pennsylvania, US
Take-off description
Narrow, almost slot launch.
Getting there
Near Water Gap, Pennsylvania
Rules / airspace
This site and LZs in the entire valley are sensitive and LZs have been lost due to inconsiderate use. It is essential to contact the local chapter for the latest use protocols and where to land without further jeopardizing the site. H4 / P4 Site due to the restricted size of newer allowable LZs. https://www.watergapclub.org/ for more info KIRKRIDGE.SSE 650’AGL AdvancedFSL PGLZ-6.5/1. HGLZ-5.5/1. Under terms of National Park Service Special Use Permit. Landing outside primary LZ & toplanding subject to suspension; reinstatement if pilot’s justification accepted by Safety Committee. Advanced must have walk-thru safety signoff by any site monitor; intermediates only by same wing-type monitor. No flying without same wing-type monitor present. PGLZ must be entered at 150' AGL to safely clear power lines (yellow). 2 flights/day max. No training or practice flights. No more than 25 pilots. 20 mph max wind for HG, 15 mph PG due to tree rotors. Launchable 125°-185° ESE-SSW with gust factor <10mphHG <5mphPG. Best winds 150° 8-12mph.
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