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These are detailed write ups about Hang Gliding sites.
Avenue S is a ridge soaring site located near Palmdale, California. It is best suited for intermediate and advanced pilots who can handle desert conditions and switchy winds. The site offers a slope launch and a dry lake bed landing zone. It is possible to fly year-round, but the best season is winter when Santa Ana winds create smooth lift along the ridge. Occasionally, thermals can also provide some altitude gain and cross-country potential.
Avenue L in California, a popular site for both beginners and advanced pilots. The site offers a variety of launch and landing options, as well as scenic views of the Antelope Valley and the Tehachapi Mountains. The site is located about 70 miles north of Los Angeles, near the town of Lancaster.
Arrowhead Point is a hang gliding site located near Buena Vista, Colorado. It is a western facing foot launch site that setup and launch is right from the dirt road to launch. The site is just above the Arrowhead Point campground. The site is not frequently flown but is quite soarable. Landing areas are abundant below including many campgrounds. The site requires a USHPA membership and a P2 or H2 rating.
Akbaba Tepesi is a mountain peak in Erzurum province of Turkey, with an elevation of 2,995 meters. It is a popular site for hang gliding and paragliding, offering spectacular views of the surrounding valleys and mountains. The site is suitable for intermediate and advanced pilots, as the launch and landing areas are challenging and require good skills and experience.
Seceda is a mountain in the Dolomites, located in the province of Bolzano in Italy. It is part of the Puez-Odle group and has a summit elevation of 2519 m. It is a popular destination for hang gliding and paragliding enthusiasts, as it offers spectacular views of the surrounding peaks and valleys.
The Aletsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Alps, located in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a popular destination for hang gliding and paragliding enthusiasts. Here is a guide to help you plan your flying adventure over the Aletsch Glacier.
Mam Tor is a hill that overlooks the Castleton at the western end of the Hope Valley, in the Peak District National Park. It is a popular site for hang gliding and paragliding, with slopes that face north, south and east. It offers good potential for triangle flights, but has limited XC potential due to airspace restrictions.
Site Guide – North America – Pidgeon Mountain is a popular hang gliding site located in the northwest corner of Georgia, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. It offers spectacular views of the Tennessee River valley and the surrounding mountains.
Site Guide – Antarctica – McMurdo Station is the largest Antarctic station and the logistics hub of the U.S. Antarctic Program1. It is located on Ross Island, the solid ground farthest south that is accessible by ship
Site Guide – Europe – Ager is a Spanish free-flying paradise on the edge of the Pyrenees, in the province of Lleida. It offers a perfect combination of long rocky ridges, turquoise lakes, deep river gorges and flatland playgrounds, with the Pyrenees just behind. It has long days and a long season, which have attracted serious XC and comp pilots for decades
