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Woodrat Mountain - Mid Launch
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Woodrat Mountain - Mid Launch
Spot info
Spot details
PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Required
Launch faces
SW, W, NW
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Public-land lower launch whose practical landing access is managed through RVHPA. Current RVHPA and USHPA membership and association waiver are required; use only the FAA-screened Hunter or Wells landing options represented in this review.
Site rules
- Maintain current RVHPA and USHPA membership
- Read the current Woodrat protocol before arrival
- Use only Hunter or Wells under this dataset policy
- Respect private ranch and vineyard boundaries
Launch directions
SW, W, NW
Direction notes
Published operating sector approximately 210-330 degrees.
Safety notes
- P2 is the published minimum, but first-time pilots should fly with local guidance
- The west-to-northwest face works about 210-330 degrees
- Watch strengthening valley wind, thermal turbulence and blowback
- Confirm a reachable screened LZ before launching
Additional notes
Mid is the lower Woodrat launch, normally 210-330 degrees and about 0-15 mph for PG. It is not an alternate pin for Top.
Map pin (exact launch)
The current RVHPA guide separately maps Mid launch.
Navigation warning
Mid is a distinct lower setup; follow the current RVHPA approach and the same screened Hunter/Wells landing restriction used for Top.
Official website
https://rvhpa.org/site-guide/woodrat/Spot review
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