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Goodsprings | |
|---|---|
| MSL | 5,300 |
| AGL | 1,300 |
| Glide to LZ | |
| Rating/Skills | H3/P3 |
| Wind Directions | NNE,NE,ENE, SW, S |
| Season | Year round for paragliders - best for hang gliders in late fall, winter, early spring |
| Restrictions | None |
| Site Type | |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Contact | |
| Links | Desert Skywalkers |
| <googlemap lat="35.892388" lon="-115.470428" zoom="10">
36.17188, -115.13974, Las Vegas, NV, USA 35.894613, -115.495834, Goodsprings Launch 35.892462, -115.466405, LZ </googlemap> | |
Overview
Goodsprings is one of three launches in the Las Vegas area. It's primary hang glider use is for northeast winds. Paraglider pilots, however, use both the northeast facing launch and a south facing launch. Hang glider pilots use the Goodsprings launch primarily in the winter, late fall and early spring. During the warmer months they prefer to use another, nearby, southwest facing site called Tabletop.
There is a well-graded gravel road (2 wheel drive) to launch.
Geography/Meteorology
Launch: 5,500' MSL
LZ: 4,000' MSL
