Bee Hill | |
|---|---|
| MSL | ??? |
| AGL | 175 |
| Glide to LZ | 1:1 |
| Rating/Skills | H1/P1 |
| Wind Directions | SE, SSE ,S, SSW |
| Season | Year round |
| Restrictions | Only Students with an Instructor from Mountain Wings may fly this site. This is active farmland, and training is scheduled around haying. |
| Site Type | Private |
| Fees | Day Pass N/A
Yearly N/A |
| Contact | Greg Black |
| Links | Mountain Wings |
| Location not to be published. | |
Overview
This hill is used for training students how to make turns and setup approaches prior to their first mountain flight.
History
This site has been used on and off since the 1970s. It got it's name from the farmers Bee Hives that used to be located at the top of the hill.
Geography/Meteorology
This hill is a knob along the ridge that defines the north side of the Roundout river valley. Only about one day in ten has winds in the right direction. However when the wind is from the south, thermals tend to wick up this hill. A few paragliders pilots, and one hang glider pilot have climbed out and gone cross country.
School
This site is only open to students and instructors for Mountain Wings. This is private property and trespassers will be prosecuted.
Site Records
Flex wing Distance/Duration - 12 miles to Ellenville Airport
Rigid wing Distance/Duration - N/A