Economy Mountain

Economy Mountain

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View from launch facing East and overlooking the Minas Basin at the upper end of the Bay of Fundy.
This is high tide. At low tide it is difficult to see water.

Elevation: Launch 600' asl.
Direction of Launch: W
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: Central Economy. 20k east of Parrsboro on Hwy 2
Regulating Body: HPAAC

Primary Local Contacts
PG: Michael FullerTel. 902-254-2972 or 254-3788
PG: Brian Wheaton.Tel. 902 254-2583

Flying Season: Assign value: 0,1,2,3 0r 4 (highest)
Spring 3
Summer 4
Fall 3
Winter 2

Type of Site: Hill
Type of Flying: Ridge: Yes
Thermal: Yes,
XC Potential:Yes

Description of Launch:
Launch is a 60' wide and extends back 100+'. The front drops off very quickly making a run off difficult.

Description of LZ: Economy Mountain LZ
The LZ for Paragliders is in a fairly large opening in the trees out in fron of launch. It is slightly tipped down hill and the trees at the down hill edge are small giving little mechanical turbulance provided the wind is from the east. If there is too much south in it then the larger trees to on the south side of the lz give off a fair bit of turbulance. If the pilot is even 50' over before going to land then it is possible to make the cultivated fields in front.Hang gliders can easily make the fields in front bordering the shore.
Please take note if the lz is in crop. Do not land there if that is the case. There are probably alternatives.
Power lines

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
A good 4x4 is needed to access this site.
Access is also restricted.
Please contact a local contact before attempting
to drive up otherwise it is a walk up.

HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Student (with instructor), Novice

Skill Level Verification Requirements:
Student(with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced

HPAC Rating: Novice

Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver

Other Information:
This site offers great potential. On light clear days with a very light westerly flow convergence is likely by midmorning above this east facing site. Top landing is a no go for Hg.

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