Torrey Pines | |
|---|---|
| MSL | 310 ft at launch |
| AGL | same |
| Glide to LZ | top landing need about 75 to 100' above t/o |
| Rating/Skills | H4/P3
H3 w/Signoff CL Signoff required |
| Wind Directions | W, WNW, NW, NNW (West 260 deg. is optimum)
SW, WSW |
| Season | flyable most of the year. Late Feb thru april best |
| Restrictions | see site rules posted at site. sign yearly waiver |
| Site Type | Commercial |
| Fees | Day Pass $7.50 US
Yearly $??? US |
| Contact | Person/Club/School/
Business/Park/Government |
| Links | Torrey Pines Web Site |
| <googlemap lat="32.89" lon="-117.251257" zoom="19" scale="yes" controls="large">
32.904979, -117.243345, Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA, USA </googlemap> | |
Overview
This should be a short introduction to the site. What's the community like, what makes this site unique... Torrey can be gentle in light winds and chalenging in 20 to 25 mph winds. When it is light there are a lot of paragliders on the ridge and this is the biggest challenge. When its' on, there are fewer pr'ers and the lift is wider and higher, so the crowds become less of a problem. It is a top landing site and the rotors can get strong. Be sure to do a walk thru intro with an experienced Torrey pilot so you understand all the steps to a safe landing. Watch the wind direction. Different approaches from the north or south when it starts to blow cross. Be aware at all times. Multi use site with r/c's and sailplanes in the spring. Avoid launching if you can't stay up. Beach landings are emergency only and it's a long climb back up with all your gear.
History
How long have people been hang gliding here? Any thing of interest happen here in the past? What competitions have been held here? Hang Gliders started here in the early 1970's. Lindburg flew sailplanes here. About 6 major ridge races spread out over the years.
Geography/Meteorology
This site is a coastal cliff that provides reliable ridge lift due to the consistent on shore sea breeze.
Video Cams
http://w9if.net/cgi-bin/torreywx/wx.pl http://www.jcsg.org/scripts/prod/video/view.htm
Forecasting links
Clubs/Owners/Manager
Who runs it? Is there a club? Are there rules? Is there a new pilot procedure? Is it invitation only? Torrey Flight Park is the concessionaire. New pilots check in at the office for site intro and paperwork. All qualified pilots welcomed.
Site Records
Flex wing Distance/Duration
Rigid wing Distance/Duration