Big Black
📍 California , San Diego County · Nearest city: Ramona (14 km)
16 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1170 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
33.15600, -116.81000Takeoff 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 | 0.47 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Although Big Black is in the Cleveland National Forest, it is a highly sensitive site. After years of working with the Palomar Ranger District we feel very fortunate to have regained access and to fly there via a Special Use Permit. Small cutout between trees: Being nested in pines, launch can be tricky for paraglliders, but ok for hang gliders.
Rules and notes
http://www.sdhgpa.com/big-black.html
Pilot comments
This site is still sensitive down in the valley. So Please, do not over shoot the Cross- Roads LZ or be tempted to land down in the valley. We are still under negotiations to land down there. It has taken a lot of work and patience to get this far getting the top back open. We are now in good terms with the Forest Service. Forest Service road and site improvements are in the works if we keep all parties happy. NO SITE MAINTENANCE from Feb 1st through May 31st! - Do not pull any weed. This will be done ONLY with the Forest Service Personnel in attendance and or with prior authorization. All Site Maintenance must comply with Special Use Permit Specifications.
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