Tabletop | |
|---|---|
| MSL | 5,150 |
| AGL | 1,450 |
| Glide to LZ | 3:1 |
| Rating/Skills | H4/P4 |
| Wind Directions | SSW, SW, WSW |
| Season | Late Spring, Summer, Early Fall |
| Restrictions | |
| Site Type | |
| Fees | None |
| Contact | |
| Links | Desert Skywalkers |
| <googlemap lat="35.80257" lon="-115.493603" zoom="10">
36.17188, -115.13974, Las Vegas, NV, USA 35.796165, -115.505877, Bailout LZ - north side of dirt road - slopes slightly downhill (into the wind) 35.803892, -115.48502, Launch Ramp </googlemap> | |
Overview
Tabletop is the primary warm season hang glider launch in Las Vegas. It faces southwest and has a well-constructed ramp. The ideal time to launch is from 2pm-3pm. At this time powerful thermals will create strong (15-25 mph)cycles at launch so a wire person is usually required.
The bailout lz out front (see google map) is marginal at best. When flying this site you really want to get up a couple of thousand and head over the back, where better lzs are available - fortunately the strong thermals in this area almost invariably allow good climb outs.
The rough dirt road to launch requires 4 wheel drive.
Geography/Meteorology
Launch: 5,150' MSL
LZ: 3,700' MSL
Club
Site Records
Flex wing Distance: 102 miles - Wayne 'Sicko' O'Sick
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