Crestline (San Bernardino)
1 km
5000 ft
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| takeoff | A moderate size area where 2-3 PG can setup at the same time. You park you vehicule in the parking behind launch which is accessible with any vehicle (asphalt road). There is another launch (Marshall Peak) which is about 300m (1000') lower in case the wind is too strong here. Paragliders use Crestline instead of Marshall to lengthen a sledder when conditions are too weak for staying up. |
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| landing | Same landing as for Marshall. A superb and well maintained LZ in the Andy Jackson Airpark, which was constructed to be level. Defined landing patterns keep hang gliders and paragliders separate on busy days. There is a structure that provides shade and many chairs. There is a large grassy area for folding and breaking down. Limited camping and RV parking is available for nominal fees. No hookups, just a portajohn. You can find pictures of the current LZ at the bottom of this page: http://www.flytandem.com/airpark.htm Andy Jackson Airpark is the only location (in the valley) where it is legal for pilots to land. The City of San Bernardino has an ordinance against flying or landing within city limits and the police can issue tickets to violators. |
| weather | Summer conditions mid-day are usually very strong and can be dangerous. Dust devils blow through the LZ. Pilots are encouraged to launch after 5 pm on their first flight and work earlier as they see how they like it. Wx info: http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/weather Webcams: http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/ptzcam |
| rules | Airspace info (for XC-flights): http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/SBDairspace |
| access | There are excellent maps on the site of instructors Rob and Diane McKenzie, who teach hang gliding and paragliding every day at Marshall. Find the maps here: http://www.flytandem.com/justmaps.htm Shuttle info: http://flytandem.com/shuttle.htm |
| comments | There are normally higher winds here than at the Marshall launch which is about 300m (1000') lower. Marshall is an unusually reliable site, especially in the summer. Beginning May 1 there are often 100 soarable days in a row. How high you get and how far you might go XC depend on your skill but also largely on the day's conditions. Southern California often has a temperature inversion that limits soaring to 300-600 meters over Marshall launch, but some days are much higher. Non-CSS-members have to sign a waiver and pay a daily fee of 10USD! USHPA membership required! > see: http://www.crestlinesoaring.org/siteProtocols |
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