Blue Rock is an unregulated site located in Vallejo California. The property is owned by the City of Vallejo and has been set aside for public recreation. This site has been flown regularly since 2008. A USHPA P3 rating is strongly encouraged. P1s and P2s are welcome with an instructor. P2s may fly solo at Blue Rock if they have had at least one day of instruction at the site. A site intro is mandatory for this site.
Blue Rock is an unregulated site located in Vallejo California. The property is owned by the City of Vallejo and has been set aside for public recreation. This site has been flown regularly since 2008. A USHPA P3 rating is strongly encouraged. P1s and P2s are welcome with an instructor. P2s may fly solo at Blue Rock if they have had at least one day of instruction at the site. A site intro is mandatory for this site.
Depending on wind strength and pilot skill, you can launch from 3 places on the hill, Top, North, or Mid. See Penguin Paragliding Guide for more details. The upper north launch offers smooth launches in all conditions. This launch provides the best options to avoid sinking out, since the long southern traverse presents an opportunity to rise to the ridge-top. This launch typically has a slight crosswind. Pease note: Pulling your wing up at the top of this launch puts you at risk of being dragged into a nasty rock formation, so you should lift your wing up lower on the slope.
This launch also works for top-landings. However do not attempt to top-land at the upper north launch unless you have strong strong side-hill landing skills. You should make several passes before attempting to top-land and, if in doubt, fly to the bottom to land. Deep-flair landings on the top can result in stalling your wing, even in light/moderately smooth evening air.
There are many LZ options, with minimal turbulence or rotors. Be aware of large rocks hidden in the brush. As of April 2011, landing is not permitted on Solano College property or parking areas.
Wind: WSW-WNW Speed: West at 7-12 MPH, Flyable from 245-308
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