Walt s Point - Horseshoe (Owens Valley- Lone Pine- Bishop)
51 score XC / 100 · Estados Unidos · despegue a 2771 m
Orientaciones del despegue
Verde = orientación buena · Amarillo = posible · Gris = no apta
Por qué este sitio tiene potencial térmico
| Factor | Valor | Interpretación |
|---|---|---|
| Densidad de hotspots (5 km) | 4 | Media |
| Probabilidad media térmica | 0.81 | Basado en miles de vuelos IGC agregados |
| Orientación al sol | 0.28 | Ladera orientada al sur en hemisferio norte |
| Histórico de vuelos propios | 0.00 | Térmicas detectadas en IGC de la plataforma |
Descripción del despegue
Launch is either known as Walt's Point or Horseshoe. This is more a HG site than a place for PG - as the launch requires a special technique: lay out your glider across the TO with the right wing tip right at the edge of launch; the bring up the right side first... After TO turn right towards the small saddle (but don NOT fly across) - normally the thermals are right there.
Reglas / notas
Max Alt: 17999ft!
Comentarios de pilotos
From http://www.karicastle.com/flyingsites.htm This is the famous launch point of many world records that were set years ago! It's a great morning site, and launch is directly off a pull-off on the paved road. It's a cakewalk launch for hangies and a flat slope then off a cliff launch for PG's. Advanced pilots only! Make sure the winds are not out of the west before you fly! It's not a fun ride flying the Sierra's when its blowing over the back!!!
Sitios cercanos
Alabama Hills (3) · Black Eagle (Bishop, Owens Valley) (16) · Mazourka (6) · Nine Mile (31) · Springville - Slick Rock (3) · Kernville Slabs (9)