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Whale Hill Flying Area

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Whale Hill Flying Area

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Spot Details

PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
SE, S
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
PGE documents PG use in this area but not a current exact field, route or LZ. Obtain the current location and access briefing through local pilots or the land manager and do not assume public access. Published route note: BAD (in places) 4WD-road (4low, high clearance required); starts near mile 112 of Hwy 285 (north of Villa Grove); tricky to find without local knowledge! >> close all gates again!!
Site rules
  • Coordinate with current local pilots before visiting
  • Verify current landowner or land-manager permission and a lawful LZ
  • Do not use the generalized pin as turn-by-turn access
Launch directions
SE, S
Direction notes
Published PGE aspects: SE (good), S (good). Verify the actual face on site.
Safety notes
  • The published access road is bad in places and calls for high-clearance, low-range four-wheel drive.
  • The source says local knowledge is important and all gates must be closed again.
Additional notes
Published description: very large, open 'meadow'; almost anywhere on the 'hill'. Published access: BAD (in places) 4WD-road (4low, high clearance required); starts near mile 112 of Hwy 285 (north of Villa Grove); tricky to find without local knowledge! >> close all gates again!! Published comment: ...
Map pin (general area)
The PGE coordinate is retained as a documented flying-area lead, but the current exact setup, boundary, route and LZ are unpublished.
Navigation warning
Do not navigate to this pin expecting an open launch. Obtain the exact lawful location and current access briefing first.

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