Hunter LZ (Hunter Ranch): 42.2471, -123.026 (42°14’49” N, 123°1’33” W); Elevation: 1650 ft. (503 m.); GR: 4.0 from both launches. ||
Longsword LZ (Longsword Vineyard): 42.2328, -123.0553 (42°13’57.88″N, 123° 3’18.93″W); Elevation: 1460 ft. (445 m.); GR: 6.0 from top launch. ||
The Hunter Ranch owners have allowed gliders to land in their cow pasture for the past 30 years, all they ask is that we follow a few simple rules:
• Only current RVHPA members are granted permission to use the Hunter LZ
• Be sure to land only in the currently designated field (which changes from time to time–be sure to have the latest info).
• Observe all Woodrat flying site rules & USHPA regulations.
• No smoking & no alcohol on the LZ.
• No dogs on the LZ.
• No littering. Please pick up any litter you see.
• No kiting, practicing, or instruction in the LZ.
• PG: Please deflate your wing immediately after landing and carry it to the designated fold-up area.
• HG: Please immediately after landing carry your glider to the designated fold-up area.
• Enter and exit the LZ at the access gate in the lower NW corner of the main field.
• Pack up quickly, leave the field, and do not loiter on the Hunter Ranch, parking area, or Bishop Creek Road.
• Keep all gates closed and latched at ALL times.
• No vehicles inside any gated area or in the LZ field.
• Avoid walking by or lingering at the cattle chute between the main field and the feed lot.
• No acro above or near the LZ.
• No powered aircraft within earshot of the LZ.
• “Speed” or “mini” wings are not permitted to use the Hunter LZ due to concerns on their glide ratio relative to a safe glide from launch to the landing area.
Not following the above rules could result in loss of this landing zone.
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