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Waddell Creek | |
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| MSL | Approx 100' at launch |
| AGL | |
| Glide to LZ | top landing needs about 75 to 100' above t/o |
| Rating/Skills | |
| Wind Directions | W to NW--best direction is WNW |
| Season | flyable most of the year. |
| Restrictions | unregulated |
| Site Type | Ridge soaring |
| Fees | none |
| Contact | Person/Club/School/
Business/Park/Government |
| Links | |
| <googlemap lat="37.089769" lon="-122.274849" type="satellite" zoom="17">
</googlemap> | |
Overview
Waddell is a short bluff with occasional convergences that can make it a dynamic place to fly. It can produce substantial turbulence in Northy conditions and gliders have tumbled in the Waddell Creek valley. Site introduction by local pilots is highly recommended. Launch is located on private property.
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
This site is a coastal cliff/slope.
Clubs/Owners/Manager
Launch is on Private Property. Waivers need to be filled out and signed prior to flight. Site intro recommended. For more information contact mbfhga@yahoogroups.com
Site Records
Flex wing Distance/Duration
Rigid wing Distance/Duration