Squirrel Mountain

Squirrel Mountain

Elevation: Launch: 1200' asl.LZ 100' asl PG, 55' asl HG
Direction of Launch: W
Site Suitable for: HG & PG
Location: Grand E'tange Near Cheticamp
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 3
Fall 2
Winter 1

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

Description of Launch:
XC potential looks good , this is however a new site as of the fall 1996. Transportation is available by contacting the site owner who made a special trailer for HG. Launch is 45' wide and 60' deep flat and smooth.

Description of LZ:
Both HG & PG LZs are large grass fields.

Vehicle / Transportation Requirements:
Rugged 2-WD / 4-WD

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

Skill Level Verification Requirements:
HPAC Rating: Novice

Site Regulation: Informal HPAC Insurance, Local Club Waiver

Other Information:
As of 02/02 this site has not been flown enough to make any recommendations or issue any warnings. Also the west coast of Cape Breton Island experiences very strong conditions which are not always forecast and which can arise quickly.

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