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Magelssen Bluff Park / Private Bottom LZ

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Magelssen Bluff Park / Private Bottom LZ

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PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Required
Club / contract
Not marked
Launch faces
SE, S
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
The launch is at City of Rushford's Magelssen Bluff Park, but ParaglidingEarth says the most common bottom landing is private property at approximately 43.8067,-91.7588. Obtain express current permission from that landowner before relying on the bottom LZ, and confirm with the City that paragliding launch use and the source parking point near 43.8108,-91.7592 are currently acceptable. This row is red because the routine flight plan depends on a private landing field.
Site rules
  • Do not enter, stage in, or land on the common bottom LZ without the current landowner's express permission.
  • Confirm current City of Rushford park-use and parking rules before launching; a public park is not automatic aircraft permission.
  • Use only the published S/SE launch envelope and abandon when wind is cross, gusty, or obstructed.
  • Maintain a legal, reachable landing plan before launch; do not assume private valley fields are available.
  • Avoid conflicts with hikers, park visitors, roads, homes, utilities, and other bluff users.
Launch directions
SE, S
Direction notes
ParaglidingEarth marks SE good and S possible; no other direction is published.
Safety notes
  • The source reports an 8 mph area-wind minimum to soar.
  • Top landing is described as challenging because of wind obstructions.
  • The private bottom LZ and bluff terrain require a conservative glide margin, current permission, and a backup landing plan.
  • Trees, rotor, terrain compression, spectators, and valley wind changes require an on-site assessment.
Additional notes
Retained as a documented private-LZ PG operation rather than discarding it for authorization. The city park is current and the flying record was updated December 31, 2024. No PPG use is inferred.
Map pin (exact launch)
Published Magelssen Bluff launch coordinate. The private bottom LZ and source parking coordinates are separately documented in access and safety notes.
Official website
https://rushford.govoffice.com/

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