Rainbow Valley - West Patterson
11 score XC / 100 · Estados Unidos · despegue a 300 m
Orientaciones del despegue
Verde = orientación buena · Amarillo = posible · Gris = no apta
Por qué este sitio tiene potencial térmico
| Factor | Valor | Interpretación |
|---|---|---|
| Densidad de hotspots (5 km) | 0 | Baja |
| Probabilidad media térmica | 0.00 | Basado en miles de vuelos IGC agregados |
| Orientación al sol | 0.38 | Ladera orientada al sur en hemisferio norte |
| Histórico de vuelos propios | 0.00 | Térmicas detectadas en IGC de la plataforma |
Descripción del despegue
Four launch sites allow always towing into wind, regardless of what the current wind direction is. This means that the site is flyable year-round, as long as it's not too windy, or raining (which it rarely does in Arizona) If you come fly with the Arizona Tow Group, then winch fees will be $40 per day, tow count unlimited.
Reglas / notas
Sky Harbor class B airspace to the North. Luke Air Force Base has a jet corridor active on weekdays. Rainbow Valley is a training ground for many General Aviation pilots, so expect to be sharing the airspace with many airplanes--who often will be below you.
Comentarios de pilotos
The AZ Tow Group is out towing basically every weekend, and even some weekdays. Guest pilots are welcomed with open arms and strongly encouraged to come out, but a familiarity with the particulars of tow launching is required. You should, at a bare minimum, be comfortable with forward launching on tow in nil winds. It's even better if you can reverse launch on tow with a 45 degree crosswind, as this is a common situation. Mid-day conditions in spring and summer can be demanding, so good kiting skills are expected.
Sitios cercanos
Rainbow Valley - East Patterson (11) · Rainbow Valley - South Bullard (3) · Rainbow Valley - North Bullard (20) · South mountain (17) · Shaw Butte (12) · Houser Rd - Towing (47)