Blue Grouse

Elevation: Launch 2950' ASL - GPS: N 49°57'05.70' W 119°30'56.30'

Direction of Launch: NE

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged High Clearance 2WD or 4WD

Outstanding scenery overlooking Okanagan Lake.
Good smooth round Paragliding launch not visible from the LZ.

THIS SITE IS UNDER CONTROLLED AIRSPACE APPROACH TO THE KELOWNA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT - the Tenth busiest airport in Canada.
- the Kelowna Airport Tower REQUIRES us to CONTACT THEM directly BEFORE flying at: 250-765-3426

Site suitable for: PG only
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Ridge & Thermal
Cross Country potential: Poor
Site Regulation: Formal (OSA) HPAC Insurance and waiver required

===> Do Not Fly Over Parking Lot or Houses. <===

===> THIS IS NOT A HANG GLIDING SITE. <===
The landing field is far too small for Hang Gliders and it is a very popular and well used local lakeside park by families with children.

Takeoff altitude: 745m