Old Head of Kinsale (Cork)
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About This Spot
Do not launch from the cliff beside the gates to the Golf Club! (Danger of death... or serious injury at the very least.
Note: There is no take off area on the Easterly side.
This site is within Restricted Airspace and it is frequented by many helicopter pilots and training aircraft. Contact and get permission from Cork ATC before Flying.
Also contact Cork ATC when finished flying.
Experienced pilots only!
There is no bottom landing.
Do not go Down... slope land anywhere if you have to.
This is a very windy site.
Sometimes you will get 'Sea-Thermals' here.
dont get too high as you will be in restricted airspace.... Cork Airport is nearby
Takeoff altitude: 81m
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Access Notes
follow signs for 'Old Head of Kinsale. Take off in on the WEST side of the 'Old Head' peninsula.
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Known Hazards
The site is within Cork Air Traffic Control Airspace. Advise Cork Airport control tower before flying here. Tel: (021) Do not go above 500 feet AMSL These cliffs are 85metres high
No hazard reports. This spot appears to be clear!
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51.62040, -8.54510
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