Décollage – West Bay
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- Direction
- NNEESESSOONO
- Coordonnées
- 45.3701, -64.3916
- Altitude
- 25 m
- Région
- Nova Scotia, CA
- Atterrissage
- à 0.1 km du décollageVoir sur la carte ↗
Description du décollage
HG & PG - Groomed launch and set up area. Launch is 60' asl and is the saddle at the west end of the bay between much higher cliffs. The resultant venturi exaggerates typical wind strength. The bowel shape does not allow for accurate wind direction indication. (See endnote) The land owner appreciates politeness.
Météo
Important Note: If the wind direction shifts into the south there is a danger of leeside rotor at launch, behind Cape Sharp and that can happen here very quickly. 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.. SE winds have a nasty habit of being short lived before they shift into the SW.
Réglementation / espace aérien
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Student, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced Mild Conditions: Student, Novice Skill Level Verification Requirements: Student, Novice, Intermediate or Advanced HPAC Rating: Novice Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver
Commentaires
It is extremely important that a pilot unfamiliar with this site a) check with the local club and b) ascertain true wind direction before launching. You will pass Partridge Island beach before you get to launch and a more accurate assessment of wind direction can be obtained there.