Take-off – Cape Chignecto
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 45.3532, -64.8309
- Altitude
- 62 m
- Region
- Nova Scotia, CA
- Landing
- 0.2 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
Cliff. PG - Groomed launch and set up area. Cliff HG - 500' east of PG launch. In development
Getting there
Vehicle / Transportation Requirements: Any Vehicle. Access to launch for HG is possible with permission of Park staff.
Weather
NB. The Bay of Fundy exhibits a phenomenal tidal range. At certain phases of the moon the high tide can reach the base of the cliffs. Low tide is equally exaggerated. Southerly winds, necessary to fly the long (10km)high cliffs beyond the arc of the bay are short lived in the summer making that section of the ridge difficult to fly. The intertidal zone on this side is also very narrow. It is recommended that only pilots very experienced in coastal flying attempt this ridge.
Rules / airspace
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced Mild Conditions: Student with instructor), Novice Skill Level Verification Requirements: Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Comments
This site is owned and maintained by the Cape Chignecto Provincial Park. Our arrangement with them is that ALL pilots will have hpac yearly or temporary(non Canadian visitors)Insurance.If you fly you are expected to pay the $5 admission fee.