Green Dragons Airsports Pilgrims Farm
📍 England , Kent · Nearest city: Biggin Hill (3 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 216 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
51.28530, 0.02930Takeoff 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 | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Park on Clarks Lane in the lay-bys On the South Side of the road is a small footpath leading down to the gate and fence line of the site. If you enter the site please pay your £5 daily fee. The site is suitable for any pilot who is CP rated, if in doubt seek out a club coach. Take of is a large flat open grassland area suitable for pilots of all levels Take off best in middle of the open field. Please note a Public footpath runs along the back of take off, take care when taking off or landing. Due to local airspace both behind the site and in front a local site brief with an experienced pilot is advisable. Max height is 2500ft or 762m Above sea level, climbing out is easy.
Nearby sites
Mount Caburn (14) · Thurnham (17) · Beachy Head (15) · Thurle Down/Streatley Warren South (14) · Golden Ball (10) · Milk Hill White Horse (18)