Sites de vol

Décollage – Agnews Hill

Direction: Orientation du décollage inconnue.
Coordonnées: 54.8448, -5.9322
Altitude: 465 m
Région: Larne, GB

Description du décollage

The launch area requires a steep 500 ft climb on foot. The terrain is very boggy, even in summer, so sturdy walking boots are essential. For the SW-W slopes, the walk to the heather-covered take-off area involves an easier 200 ft climb.

Météo

Easterly

Réglementation / espace aérien

Air Traffic Control Restrictions: Class D airspace exists above 2000 ft AMSL. This site is part of the ‘Big Collin/Agnews – Designated Area 1’ under a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Aldergrove ATC. UHPC members can extend the flight ceiling from 2000 ft up to 5000 ft by following the procedure outlined in the LOA. Refer to the Designated Areas Map for details.

Commentaires

Agnew’s Hill is an easterly-facing ridge connected to Shane’s Hill, forming a ridge that stretches 3 miles in total. Launching from 1300 ft above sea level and rising to 1550 ft at Agnew’s cliff, this site offers excellent ridge soaring in light winds. Late afternoons and evenings provide smooth ridge lift, but conditions often calm and become katabatic quickly. Flights between Agnew’s Hill and Shane’s Hill are regularly enjoyed by pilots.