The 'V' (at Bountiful)
📍 Utah , Davis County · Nearest city: Centerville (2 km)
19 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1929 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
40.91100, -111.84500Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.50 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Drive up from Bountiful skyline drive, Parking near lookout. Walk out to Launch for main take off. Or near gard rail for south launch. Simple site for sled ride or thermals
Rules and notes
Ceiling at 10500ft/msl; no restrictions behind ridge (to the east) > see SLC sectional chart at https://skyvector.com/
Pilot comments
This place is one of the nicest sites here in the SLC area: - drive up to within 200m of launch; - nice grassy launches in different directions; - huge, grassy LZ (with many bail-out options); - different thermal triggers; - good xc potential; - no critical power lines.
Nearby sites
Freedom Hills Park (3) · Francis Peak (17) · Lower Francis Peak (4) · Grandeur (12) · The B (3) · Cherry (4)