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Take-off – Hedley
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 49.3515, -120.0350
- Altitude
- 1420 m
- Region
- British Columbia, CA
- Landing
- 3.0 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
Very large grassy slope easy to drive to. Gravel road in good condition maintained all year.
Getting there
Number 3 highway to the Nickleplate turnoff just outside of Hedley.
Weather
Strong weather systems, valley winds, venturi effects, and strong thermals can make this an unforgiving site.
Rules / airspace
HPAC and local SOSC club rules
Comments
Excellent big air, easy launches when its all on.