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Cove - South Launch
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Cove - South Launch
Spot info
Spot details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
SSE, S, SSW
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
CUASA and USHPA membership are required. High-clearance access is normally needed and the road is commonly snowed in November-May; use the Monroe City LZ.
Site rules
- P2 for South launch
- CUASA and USHPA membership required
- Use the Monroe City LZ
- Use the easterly South setup when the current guide calls for the SW component
Launch directions
SSE, S, SSW
Direction notes
Ideal 170-195 degrees; acceptable 160-210 under current CUASA parameters.
Safety notes
- Snags in setup
- West component can create South-ridge rotor
- Only one to two gliders can stage
- Long glide over unfriendly terrain to LZ
Additional notes
South is a current lower-rating face and is retained separately from the advanced North and West launches.
Map pin (exact launch)
OpenStreetMap launch geometry resolves the current CUASA South face.
Navigation warning
Two nearby South setups serve slightly different S/SSW components; use the current CUASA site map and wind indicators.
Official website
https://www.cuasa.com/site-guide/cove/Spot review
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