Checking the wind – looking north toward Northumberland Strait
| Site Status: | Open |
| Site Name: | High head |
| Location: | Wentworth Valley |
| Province: | Nova Scotia |
| Suitable for Hang Gliding: | Yes |
| Suitable for Paragliding: | Yes |
| Regulating Body: | HPAAC |
| Site Regulation: | HPAC membership required. Log book. |
| HPAC Rating: | Novice |
| Type of Site: | Hill |
| Type of Flying: | Ridge, Thermal. |
| XC Potential: | Yes. Excellent |
| Description of Site: | The site consists of a hill top launch of tree covered hillside that offers good thermal opportunities when conditions are appropriate. |
| Direction of Launch: | NW |
| Launch Elevation: | 1200′ asl |
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| Launch Description: | 40′ wide and 50′ deep grass area. No Motorized Vehicles are allowed on the trails leading to High Head. |
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| Transportation: | No Motorized Vehicles are allowed on the trails leading to High Head. |
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| Landing Zone Elevation: | 200′ asl |
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| LZ Description: | Large open fields with several other usable fields nearby. Some of these fields could be in crop. Best to check with the landowners in the LZ before heading up to launch. |
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| Site Fee: | |
| Local Contact 1: | PG: Michael FullerTel. 902-254-2972 or 254-3788 |
| Local Contact 2: | PG: Brian Wheaton.Tel. 902 254-2583 |
| Seasonal Flying Potential:
None (0), Rare (1), Low (2), Good (3), Excellent (4)
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| Spring: | 2 |
| Summer: | 4 |
| Fall: | 3 |
| Winter: | 0 |
| Recommended Ratings | |
| Mild Conditions: | Student (with Instructor) |
| Moderate Conditions: | Novice |
| Strong Conditions: | Intermediate |
| Special Skills Required: | |
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| Radio Frequency: | HPAAC: 173.640 Mhz |
| Reviewed: | May 20, 2018 |