Hidden Falls

Hidden Falls

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Elevation: Launch: 700' asl, LZ: 60' asl
Direction of Launch: .WSW
Site Suitable for: HG&PG
Location: 5 km east of Parrsboro, Nova Scotia on Rte 2
Regulating Body: HPAAC

Primary Local Contacts
PG: Michael Fuller.Tel. 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 1
Type of Site: Coastal: Yes Hill: Yes
Type of Flying: Ridge: Yes Thermal: Yes
XC Potential: Fair

Description of Launch:
Slot facing wsw. The launch is 60' wide and 40' deep, basically flat and smooth. The slot extends in front of launch 100 ft. Initial vertical drop of 12 ft then 45 degree slope. Stunted hardwoods to either side of launch. Top landing is very condition dependant for PGs, not recommended for HGs.

Description of LZ:
LZ for both HG and PG is open field.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
4-WD

HPAC Skill Level Requirements:
Student (with instructor), Novice, Intermediate or Advanced
Mild Conditions: Novice
Moderate Conditions: Novice, most flyable days.

Skill Level Verification Requirements:
HPAC Rating: Student with Instructor or Novice Log Book: Yes

Site Regulation: Informal: Yes
HPAC Insurance: Local Club

Other Information:
The site should not be flown in a southerly flow by student or novice pilots as there is a ridge up wind that can throw off nasty stuff in the LZ

Hidden falls looking south Hidden Falls looking west

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