Big M Mound
📍 Wisconsin , Grant County · Nearest city: Platteville (7 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 419 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.76390, -90.40630Takeoff 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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Take off is top of the hill. Climb up stairs. Keep away from benches and people. Respect hikers.
Rules and notes
Public area. Respect that! Benches, tall antenna, barb wire fence are to be avoided at all costs at take off. People and dogs hike around or sit on the benches to observe. Common sense. Kind "understanding"granted by the property owners at bottom but do not abuse that. LZ beyond the houses and avoid flying low over them. Park at p lot at base, preferably at corner lots. Wind sock at LZ is paramount. Must be P2 and familiar with low hill and ridge flying. No P1 and sled run practices recommended. Strong wind place needing excellent ground handling play!
Pilot comments
Observe wind at take off and LZ frequently. XC works really well with very good routes to the NE along the wind path. Easy retrievals. USHPA certified or foreign credentials pilots preferred!
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Shullsburg (15) · Town of Prairie du Sac (15) · Bloyer Field (10) · Mauston-New Lisbon Airport (13) · Adams Friendship Airport (24) · Hokah (10)