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Villa Grove

View from Villa Grove launch
MSL 9,600
AGL 1,600
Glide to LZ 6:1
Rating/Skills H2/P2 mornings and evenings, H3/P2 otherwise.
Wind Directions SSW, SW, WSW
Season Closed in winter due to snow on road to launch.
Restrictions None
Site Type Open
Fees None
Contact Person/Club/School/

Business/Park/Government

Links http://www.rmhpa.org/site_guide/villa.htm

Overview

Located near Villa Grove, CO in the San Luis Valley. Site faces SW at approximately 9,600ft MSL, 1,600ft above the primary LZ. The primary LZ is miles and miles of grass and short sage fields starting at the base of the Sangre De Cristo range. The Sangre De Cristos range from 12,000ft MSL to over 14,000ft MSL and run unbroken for over 60 miles to the south of launch, then a 15 mile gap and continuing into New Mexico. Both ridge soaring and thermal opportunities. Flying possible usually April - October. Great XC potential. Often called the little Owens Valley.

History

Pioneered by Colorado Springs pilots. Contact Pikes Peak Hang Gliding Club for more information or the Rocky Mountain Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association http://www.rmhpa.org/

Geography/Meteorology

This mountain site sits in the Sangre De Cristo range. Combination of ridge and thermal lift.

Clubs/Owners/Manager

For more information contact: http://www.rmhpa.org/

Site Records

Flex wing Distance/Duration

Rigid wing Distance/Duration