Windy Hill flying site is locate in Portola Valley in the western hills of the SF bay area. The site is named for its distinctive, breezy grass-covered hilltop, which can be seen from many areas of the peninsula. The open space reserve is an 1,414-acre preserve features open grassland ridges and forests of redwood, fir, and oak. Launching here requires experience and good conditions to make it to the landing zone.
Windy Hill flying site is locate in Portola Valley in the western hills of the SF bay area. The site is named for its distinctive, breezy grass-covered hilltop, which can be seen from many areas of the peninsula. The open space reserve is an 1,414-acre preserve features open grassland ridges and forests of redwood, fir, and oak. Launching here requires experience and good conditions to make it to the landing zone.
Windy hill is a P4 and H4. Regulated site managed by Wings of Rogallo. It is required to get a permit before flying. There are heavy limitations to flying this site due to small launch and landing area. There are many complexities to the site be sure to get an introduction before flying here.
More detailed site information here
Wind direction range (degrees): Left: 40. Right: 20
Recommended wind limits (mph):
Paraglider
Min: 0 Ideal: 8 Max: 20
Hang glider (+RLF):
Min: 0 Ideal: 10 Max: 30
Wings of Rogallo
Windy Hill
https://www.windy.com//?36.869,-122.249,8
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