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Hat Creek Rim | |
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| MSL | 17,999 |
| AGL | 2,000 |
| Type of Site | Training Hill, Hill, Mt, Cliff Launch, Tow |
| Site Suitable for | HG, PG or H&P |
| Type of Flying | Ridge / Thermal / Towing / Training |
| XC Potential | None, Poor, Fair, Good or Excellent |
| Location | East of Burney California USA |
| Website | http://www.hatcreek.info/Hat%20Creek%20Rim.htm |
| Glide to LZ | 3:1 |
| Rating/Skills | H3/P3
H2 w/Instructor CL Signoff required |
| Wind Directions | W, WNW, NW, NNW
N,NNE,NE,ENE E, ESE, SE, SSE S, SSW, SW, WSW |
| Season | Year round, Closed on Thanksgiving |
| Times to Fly | Full Moon only, before 6:00 AM only |
| Soaring Information and Weather Notes: | House Thermals, Turbulence Indicators |
| Description of Launch | Ramp, Slope, Cliff, Tow, Aero-Tow |
| Directions to Launch | |
| Description of LZ | |
| Directions to LZ | |
| Do Not Land Here | GPS NO: N ................... W ................... |
| Restrictions | Airspace Restrictions
No Dogs allowed since they scare the farmers sheep. Tie dye shirts expressly forbidden. |
| Other Information | Annual Events, Accommodation Guide etc. |
| Radio Frequencies | 151.505 - 151.625 - 151.925 - 151.955 - 158.40 |
| Site Type | Commercial |
| Fees | Day Pass $10 US
Yearly $150 US |
| Contact and Regulating Body | Person/Club/School/
Business/Park/Government |
| Links | http://www.hanggliding.org |
| <googlemap lat="41.694257" lon="-74.401903" zoom="14">
41.685861, -74.40465, Training Hill http://www.evilleoutfitters.com/hg/index.html </googlemap> | |
Overview
This should be a short introduction to the site. What's the community like, what makes this site unique...
History
How long have people been hang gliding here? Any thing of interest happen here in the past? What competitions have been held here?
Geography/Meteorology
Is it a ridge, mountain, dune. What's the prevailing wind in summer. What kinds of lift are prevalent.
Clubs/Owners/Manager
Who runs it? Is there a club? Are there rules? Is there a new pilot procedure? Is it invitation only?
Site Records
Flex wing Distance/Duration
Rigid wing Distance/Duration