Anarchist
This site is closed until a designated LZ is secured

Elevation: Launch 4200"asl LZ 910'asl
Direction of Launch: SW
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: Osoyoos BC at the summit of the hill heading East out of town.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Thermal.
Cross Country Potential: Excellent.

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Rick Hunt Tel:250-767-6717
HG Randy Hanes Tel: 250-498-6903
HG Borge Host Tel: 250-545-4493
PG Wayne Bertrand Tel: 250-765-2359

Flying Season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 Best is 4:
Spring: 4 Summer: 2 Fall: 3 Winter: 1+

Description of Launch:
There is a new road in on Long Joe Road. (Last road off on long hill heading East out of Osoyoos...or the first road if your coming down the hill from the West.) A small crude grassy slope. A short steep hike in. Thermals can be booming

Description Of LZ:
Note: The campground below the Mountain is Reserve Property and is Closed unless asking permission beforehand. You can land on the public beach during non-populated hrs. RATED:Int. PG & Adv. HG as the LZ is difficult.

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD.
HPAC Requirements: Student, Intermediate, Advanced.
Mild Conditions= Int.PG Adv.HG Moderate conditions= Int.PG Adv.HG Strong Conditions= Adv. HG/PG
Skill Level Verification Requirements:HPAC Rating and Log Book
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Great paragliding site. Great Scenery. House Thermal is to the left of launch in the bowl near to the vehicle parking area....or work back right to the North face. Red Rock often does not work. Not a wise idea to fly over the USA Border without following protocol.

Radio Frquency:123.4MhzWHITE LAKE RADIO TELESCOPE OBSERVATORY AREA IS RADIO RESTRICTED (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453.

Bastion

Elevation: Launch 3400'asl LZ 1135'asl.
Direction of Launch:
Site suitable for: HG
Location:12 miles North of Salmon Arm on Hwy 1 near Tappen.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Thermal
Cross Country potential: 20 miles

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Graham Johnson Tel:250-833-0506
HG Jack Shaule Tel:250-832-2087
PG Wayne Bertrand Tel:250-765-2359
HG Rick Hunt Tel:250-767-6717

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 2 Summer: 3 Fall: 2 Winter: 0

Description of launch:
Vertical cliff for 1700'. Only possible to take two steps on take off. Thermals are very strong and roar up the cliff face.

Description of LZ:
Tiny spit protruding into lake. Field below is better but check first.

Vehicle Requirements: 4WD
HPAC skill level requirements:HG Adv.
Skill verification requirements:HPAC Adv Rating. Log Book 50hrs min
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Site usually opens in late June due to snow. The best Flying is mid July. Not flown as much as it should be due to the rough drive up and forbidding launch.
Radio Frequency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz (Ambulance) FSS Kamloops: 250-376-5036 Fax: 250-376-7941

Launch Road Name & Directions:
Long rough road to reach launch. Set up for about 7 gliders. Not a site for the week hearted! A two step sheer vertical cliff up which race very strong thermals. Absolutely no room for error!

Landing road Name and Direction:
The LZ is a small spit protruding into the Lake. Contact local pilots first.

Blue Grouse

Elevation: Launch 2800'asl LZ 1400'asl.
Direction of Launch: NE
Site suitable for: PG
Location: NW of Kelowna BC.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Ridge & Thermal
Cross Country potential: Poor

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
PG Greg Caldwell Tel:250-764-8438
PG Rick Henderson Tel:250-717-3539

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 4 Summer: 2 Fall: 3 Winter: 1

Description of launch:
Outstanding scenery over Okanagan Lake. Good smooth round launch not visible from the LZ. From Kelowna head North on Westside Road to Traders Cove Marine Park that's where the LZ is. Have a look.

Description of LZ:
Large sloping scrub field used only for recreational flying. DO NOT fly over parking lot or houses. LZ belongs to Regional District and is sensitive.

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged 2WD or 4WD
HPAC skill level requirements: Mild Conditions: Student Moderate conditions: Novice Strong conditions: Intermediate
Skill verification requirements: HPAC Rating Log Book Demonstration at Training Hill
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Do Not fly over parking lot or houses. LZ belongs to regional district and is sensitive.
Radio Frequency: 123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz (Ambulance) FSS Kamloops: 250-765-3437

Launch Road Name & Directions:
1.7 Km west on Bear Creek Road turn left, stay left at the fork and continue approx. 0.5km to Launch. Launch is not visible from the road.

Landing road Name and Direction:
From Kelowna head North on Westside Road to Traders Marine Cove Park.

Bolean

Elevation: Launch 5000'asl LZ 2000"asl
Direction of Launch: SE
Site suitable for:HG & PG
Location: 25 miles West of Vernon off Hwy97 1km East of Falkland.
Type of Site:Mountain
Type of flying: Thermal
Cross Country potential Good 35 miles+

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Borge Host Tel:250-545-4493
HG Joe Podanowski Tel:250-545-8281
PG Zdenek Erban Tel:250-542-4465

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 3 Summer: 4 Fall: 3 Winter: 0

Description of launch:
Natural slope from the top of a spine. wind on SE Top launch tends to lift right wing. Lower launch (adv.) used mostly in early Spring is a natural slope from a road off a bend on road half way up.

Description of LZ:
Excellent field on Hwy97. Winds are usually from the East or West. Alternate LZ slopes downhill and is just before the Bolean Lake fork a few km up the road . Best place going to try up hill landing in light and varaiable conditions. The large field on the East side of the road just past the alternate LZ slopes at a greater degree than your glider angle.

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged 2WD or 4WD When wet
HPAC skill level requirements: Advanced/Intermediate Rating Required
Skill verification requirements:HPAC Rating Adv. Log Book Demonstration at Training Hill
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Advanced pilots only. Rigidly enforced rule. This can be an intense site and it's famous for it's big air.Towering Cu's can build fast and it can OD in minutes. The tremendous instability at this site has made it a favourite for competitions. Lee side thermal conditions are an experience you won't soon forget. Resident thermals ("Rodeo Air") are immediately to right of launch and in the "punch bowl" 300m to the west. No place for Intermediates unless carefully supervised for evening flights.
Radio Frequency: 123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz or 1-800-461-911 (Ambulance) FSS Kamloops: 250-376-5036

Launch Road Name & Directions:
Take the silvernails Rd to bolean Fishing lodge (9.2km) a great family vacation spot. The 4WD way in starts 100m before the fishing lodge and is 3.2km long. The 2WD goes around the North side of the lake. Take the main turnoff at the West end of the lake and then shortly after the next main left. Leave the gate the way you find it. Take the left turn into the new parking lot/competition set up area.

Landing road Name and Direction:
The Bomb out field is right below but it is sloped and half of it was seeded, definitely recommended that you contact a local pilot and check LZ before going up.

We are in search of new designated LZ and the old one is OFF LIMITS

Cambie Corner

Elevation: Launch 4700'asl LZ 1200'asl
Direction of Launch: SE
Site suitable for: HG
Location: 30Km East of Salmon Arm.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying:Thermal
Cross Country potential:Good 45 miles+

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Graham JohnsonTel:250-833-0506
HG Jack Shaule Tel:250-832-2087
PG Wayne Bertrand Tel:250-765-2359

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 4 Summer: 3 Fall: 3 Winter: 0

Description of launch:Very steep dirt ramp
Description of LZ:Huge field across from the gas station.

Vehicle Requirements:Rugged 2WD or 4WD When wet
HPAC skill level requirements:Mild conditions: Int Moderate conditions: Int Strong conditions: Adv
Skill verification requirements:HPAC Rating Int. Log Book 25hrs Demonstration at Training Hill
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Launch is hard to find. Go up with a local pilot the first time.
Radio Frequency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz or 1-800-461-911 (Ambulance) FSS Kamloops: 250-376-5036 Fax: 250-376-7941

Cawston
This site is closed

Elevation: Launch: 4700'asl LZ 1200'asl
Direction of Launch: SE
Site suitable for: HG & PG
Location: Between Oliver and Keremeos.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Thermal & ridge soaring. Convergence (wind OD's)
Cross Country potential: Excellent Out and return flights West to Hedly, North to Vaseaux Lake and East to Midway are common.

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Graham JohnsonTel:250-833-0506
HG Randy Hanes Tel:250-498-6903
PG Manfred Loos Tel:250-767-2203
HG Pete Ehlers Tel:(250) 496-5927

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 3 Summer: 3 Fall: 3 Winter: 0

Description of launch:
Note: Our old launch (along the horizontal road cut is CLOSED due to problems with the land owner. After the second cattle guard when you break out of the trees you can see the new launch above the old one at the top of the power lines approx. 3km drive from the old launch. Keep your eyes open the new launch is hard to find from the road-even if you've been there before. Room for 6 to launch at a time.
Description of LZ: IMPORTANT Contact local pilots before flying this site. It was lost once for a number of years and is threatened again. DO NOT LAND in the large fields on the road up or in the huge fields in the valley bottom. This is INDIAN RESERVE and pilots ARE NOT WELCOME.

Description of LZ:
The ESTABLISHED LZ runs N-S beside and appled archard on Northey Ave on the plateau SE of Cawston and slopes into the middle. It is fairly tight and has power lines on 2 sides and an orchard on the East side.

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged 2WD or 4WD in Spring
HPAC skill level requirements: Mild conditions: Nov. Moderate conditions: Nov. Strong: conditions: Adv
Skill verification requirements: HPAC Rating Nov. Int. Adv. Log Book Demonstration at Training Hill
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Keremeous means valley of the winds: It's great in light or west conditions but South winds hit the headwall and the lift band can be everywhere and there can be no way to get down. (In S & E winds fly at Kabau. N. winds fly Ripleys Strong W winds fly toward Anarchist.) If you fly XC west towards Hedly andy "outhouse" you see in feilds or clumps of trees has Long UNMARKED POWER LINES strung from the highway (they are water pumps.)
Radio Frequency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz or 1-800-461-911 (Ambulance)
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453

Launch Road Name & Directions:
Pilots travelling to Chelan should drive south from Nighthawk Border Station west of Osooyos. Heading South from Kermeos turn West on Lowe Dr. (LZ is Northey Av.) Lowe becomes Oliver-Cawston Road. Drive past the Reserve office and turn South onto the launch access road. Contact Local Pilots. Daves field is the ONLY place we can land.

Landing road Name and Direction:
Alt LZ for XC flights is the Oliver Airport. HG & PG should be well aware of this and be alert and watchful for Aircraft. Below 2000' stay on the West side of the Runway DO NOT cross to the East side of the Runway. Hang Gliders set yp on the west side of the airport and land on the grass strip South of the airport office. P;anes set up on the East side of the airport and land on the runway. OBSERVE THESE RULES so HG & PG may continue in this already sensitive area. The South Winds Hotel 1-800-661-9922 at the SW end of the airport(right where we land) is a great supporter and meeting place.

Coopers (Thermal Rise)

Elevation: Launch: 3000'asl LZ 1500'asl
Direction of Launch: SE
Site suitable for: HG & PG
Location: 5 Km NW of Lumby.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Thermal
Cross Country potential: Good

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
Lumby Air Force Flying Club (a registered non profit society)
PG or HG Leo Salvas Tel:250-547-2422 LSalvas@Yahoo.com
HG Randy Rouck 250-547-6841 Randy@BeBOLD.com
HG Borge Host Tel:250-545-4493

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 4 Summer: 4 Fall: 2 Winter: 0 (unless road is ploughed )

Description of launch:
Excellent rounded slope courtesy of the local logging companies. The site was named "Thermal Rise" in a competition by the local children. This is an excellent morning site. The house thermal is to the right of launch and in the bowl to right of launch.

Description of LZ:
The only public Bomb out is right below launch on the mountain side of Hurt road two fields south of old Coopers Road. Alternate LZ's include the Rouck's field @ #249 Mabel Lake Road on the way to launch or the school yard in Lumby . DO NOT Land in the school yard during school hours. After 3pm on schooldays and the weekends and holidays are fine if no games are being played, except for emergency..

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged 2WD or 4WD in Spring
HPAC skill level requirements: Mild conditions: Nov. Moderate conditions: Int. Strong conditions: Adv

Skill verification requirements:
HPAC Rating Int. Adv. Log Book 10 hours minimum airtime and 20 foot launches and landings. Novices must be accompanied by an authorized instructor. Only L.A.F. authorized commercial flight training allowed. For contact info visit LumbyAirforce.com

Site Regulation:
Formal Insurance: HPAC minimum $3,000,000.00 Approved helmets are mandatory. L.A.F. waivers must be signed before flight. Available at Lumby Tourist Info or Rouck's carport on way to launch if tourist info is closed.

Other Information:
This site has a large set up area and was home to the Canadian Nationals in 1995 and 2002 in May where some great flying took place. It is an outstanding early morning site in spring. Active logging can make the road up a little confusing so follow the blue arrows on the trees
Radio Frequency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz or 1-800-461-911 (Ambulance)
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453

Launch Road Name & Directions:
From Lumby heading North towards Mabel Lake, take the Trinity Valley Road past the dump and take the second left up the Forestry Access Rd. Marked with L.A.F. signage. Logging is active and road creation is active . Taking mostly left turns will get you there.

Landing road Name and Direction:
The LZ's can be seen from launch and are usually the place to meet before going up.

King Eddy

Elevation: Launch 2300'asl LZ 1400'asl
Direction of Launch: NW
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location:8 miles East of Vernon on Hw6 on the South side of the road.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Thermal & Ridge
Cross Country potential: Good 30 miles+

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Borge Host Tel:250-545-4493 j-a-n-e-y.msn@attcanada.net
HG Joe Podanowski Tel:250-545-8281
HG Jane Hunt Tel:250-545-4493 j-a-n-e-y.msn@attcanada.net
PG Zdneck Erban Tel:250-542-4465
PG Glenn Derouin Tel: 250 503-1962 glennderouin@hotmail.com

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 3 Summer: 3 Fall: 3 Winter: 1

Description of launch:
Good Clear grassy slopes facing West on top and NW below. The one Tree which was on launch was cut last year by a visiting pilot which has threatened this Site which is already closed to anything but Foot Traffic. There is an upper Launch "Baldy" which is only for pilots with good launching skills as there is a line of trees you have to fly over.

Description of LZ:
Designated LZ is on the East side of the access road above the old gravel pit Do Not Land In Crops Or Break Fences or land in fields with cattle!

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged 2WD or 4WD in Spring
HPAC skill level requirements: Mild conditions: Nov. Moderate conditions: Nov. Strong conditions: Int. & Adv.
Skill verification requirements: HPAC Rating Nov. Int. Adv. Log Book Demonstration at Training Hill

Site Regulation:
OSA Insurance: HPAC To fly this site right now you must sign a waiver and leave it with a local club member. The Ranch has been excellent for the last 30 yrs about us using it's property and we as a local club would love to make this site a permanent thing, It is however concerned about liability issues and does not want anyone flying there without having signed a waiver or contacted a local pilot. Any schools, competitions or tandem pilots that are operating here must contact a local club member Remuneration is expected from any commercial ( tandems, schools , competitions activities on Coldstream property.

Other Information:
This site is a hike in. The Road in is closed but we have been told foot traffic is O.K.When you park at the Turnoff on top you have the Choice to hike up to "Baldy" (for adv. Launchers only) or walk down two miles to "King Eddy".
Radio Frequency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz or 1-800-461-911 (Ambulance)
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453

Launch Road Name & Directions:
Top Road access: Follow the road up from LZ stay left on Brewer rd at 4km you should see a pullout on the left hand side about 3kms up. There are piles of dirt where they've blocked the road and No tresspassing signs. If you hike up you go to Baldy if you hike down you go to Lower launch. There is a cattle guard a little way pass the pull out so if you hit it Turn Around.

Landing road Name and Direction: The LZ can be seen On the way up.

Kobau

Elevation: Launch 3650 & 5810'asl LZ 910'asl
Direction of Launch:Lower: S, E Upper: SE, W, SW
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: Between Oliver and Osoyoos at the South end of the Okanagan Valley.
Type of Site: Mountain
Type of flying: Thermal
Cross Country potential: Excellent

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Randy Hanes Tel:250-498-6903
HG Borge Host Tel 250-545-4493
PG Wayne Betrand 250-765-2359
Hg Joe Podanowski 250-545-8281

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 3 Summer: 4 Fall: 4 Winter: 2

Description of launch:
Excellent grassy sloppes. Great tandem site. The SE launch is an Excellent early morning site and the glide out is much like Golden.

Description of LZ:
Important: HG & PG set up on the West side of the airport and land on the grass strip south of the airport.Planes set up on the East and land on the runway. Lower South launch: Land beside the corral at 2250' the Kobau Lookout Rd. turnoff. Embankments couse turbulance in winds. SW Launch: land in the scrub field at the nighthawk border crossing turnoff.

Vehicle Requirements: Rugged 2WD or 4WD
HPAC skill level requirements: Mild conditions: Nov. Int. Moderate conditions: Int. Strong conditions: Int. & Adv.
Skill verification requirements: HPAC Rating Nov. Int. Adv. Log Book Demonstration at Training Hill
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
HG & PG pilots must look out for other aircraft. Below 2000'agl, stay on the West Side of the runway. DO NOT CROSS TO THE EAST SIDE OF THE RUNWAY.Important: HG & PG set up on the West side of the airport and land on the grass strip south of the airport.Planes set up on the East and land on the runway. southwind Hotel 1-800-661-9922 at the SW end of the airport is a great meeting place and supporter.
Radio Frequency:123.4Mhz WHITE LAKE RADIO TELESCOPE OBSERVATORY AREA IS RADIO RESTRICTED(Aircraft) & 173.640Hmz or 1-800-461-911 (Ambulance)
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453

Launch Road Name & Directions:
LOWER LAUNCH at 3650' (south facing) is 7.7km up on the road cut band heading up Kobau Lookout rd. 11km west of Osoyoos on the road to Keremeos. The south 6000' launch is a 1km hike up to the Lookout Tower it is very rocky and not used much as you can get up on a south wind from lower launch.
South East Launch at 5810' is the main launch and a great morning site. Turn right at the Kobau look out parking lot\forestry campground. Go straight past the lake and turn right onto the circle road into launch. Don't drive on the Alpine Meadows.Walk down 3+ launches most obvious is off a little bluff.
South West Launch at 5900' turn right at the parking lot and turn left up to the tower.
West launch is 100 feet due west of the Tower above the road cut in sage brush.
South West launch is a 2 minute hike down to the knob NW of the Tower. The bomb out LZ for this launch is at the Nighthawk Station road turnoff(heading south to the old US customs office). A 2km hike out the west ridge plateau leads to a large PG launch at 5000's

Landing road Name and Directions:
Don't Forget: Oliver Airport HG & PG set up on the West side of the Airport and land on the grass strip South of the airport office. The planes set up in the East and land on the runway. There is a bomb out LZ directly below the SE launch. If you are going to land there get permission first. Alternate LZ's at the N end of Osoyoos Lake (miles long and wide for the west launch the Nighthawk station road turnoff. DO NOT land in crops.

Lavington

Elevation: Launch 3500'"asl LZ 1200''asl
Direction of Launch: S
Site Suitable For: PG
Location:1 mile North of Lavington on Hwy6.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Ridge & Thermal.
Cross Country Potential: Good 20+.

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Borge Host Tel:250-545-4493
HG Joe Podanowski Tel:250-545-8281

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (4 Highest):
Spring: 4 Summer: 3 Fall: 3 Winter: 0

Description of Launch:
Hard hike in on poorly marked trail. Very steep rocky\grassy slope. There is a small plateau in front of launch that could present some problems

Description Of LZ:
Various agricultural fields. Do Not Land In Standing Crops or Break Fences.

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD 4WD when wet.
HPAC Requirements: Student, Intermediate, Advanced.
Mild Conditions: Nov.PG Moderate conditions: Int.PG Strong Conditions: Adv. Int.PG
Skill Level Verification Requirements: HPAC Rating and Log Book
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Landing fields are not always available check with local pilots first. Outstanding spring flying with high altitude gains possible.
Radio Frquency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453.

Launch Road Name and Directions:
Not a lot of room for set up. A hard hike in on foot on a poorly marked trail. 2.4km east of the Lavington Shell turn North on the Forest \Resevoir road which is hidden among large trees. Mark this as km 0. At the 3km mark take the left fork. At 3.9km go straight ahead. At the 4.4km mark take the left fork (becker Lake). At the 10.6km mark go straight ahead. Just past the point where the power lines cross the road, take the major S fork and then the L fork, this takes you to the area of the very hard hike. To continue on to Vernon Mountain South launches carry on. at the 12km take a left fork under the power lines. At the 13.5km mark take the left (south) fork maintaining heading down the hydro line clearing. At the 13.8km mark there is a steep drop down to a 5 way intersection take the left (eastern)most fork 0.4km into launch through the trees.

Landing Road Name and Directions:
Check with local pilots. DO NOT land in crops or Ginseng fields.

Ripleys

Elevation: Launch: 3000'asl LZ:1300'asl
Direction of Launch: NE
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: NW of Oliver off the Oliver to Cawston back road.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Ridge & Thermal.
Cross Country Potential: Good

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Randy Hanes Tel:250-498-6903
HG Borge Host Tel:250-545-4493
HG Joe Podanowski Tel:250-545-8281
PG Wayne Betrand Tel:250-765-2359

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4)
Spring: 3 Summer: 3 Fall: 3 Winter: 1

Description of Launch:
Good clean grassy slope. Many snags in front. Do not park at launch. Great Morning site.

Description Of LZ:
3-1 glide out front. do not land on Burrowing Owl Reserve. House Thermal is right out front, good for Novices. Important check your VFR chart. Radio transmission around the WHITE LAKE RADIO TELESCOPE OBSERVATORY IS RESTRICTED. Do no fly below 5000'asl over the Radio Telescope facility. (To the North.)

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD 4WD when wet.
Hpac Skill Level Requirements: Mild Conditions: Nov. Moderate conditions: Nov. Strong Conditions: Adv. Adv.
Skill level verification Requirements: HPAC Rating: Nov., Log book Demonstration at the Training hill.
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Launch Road Name and Directions: A clearing amongst many snags in an area destroyed in a fire. Nice quiet forestry campground at the W end of the lake. Great site for dawn soaring . Watch for the signs for Ripleys Lake midway between Oliver and Cawston. Turn North and shortly after take the left fork in the road to the Forestry Campground, go through it and around the North side of the Lake. At the far East end turn East .5km into launch. Radio silence is Required due to the Radar Telescope Observatory, immediately to the North. Landing Road Name and Direction: Check with local pilots. Large scrub field 7km North of the Oliver Cawston rd. On the Fairview Lake rd leading to the Radio Telescope facility. Lz is the 1st road south of the Willowbrook rd. ark on the main road, do not drive onto the LZ. Land on the East side of the road and DO NOT land in the Burrowing Owl Reserve. If you go XC to the Oliver airport be on the constant lookout for aircraft. Do Not cross over to the East side of the runway. Hangliders set up on the West side of the airport and land on the grass strip South of the airport office. Planes set up on the East side of the airport and land on the runway. Please Observe these rules so Flying may continue in this sensitive area.
Radio Frquency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453.

Sicamous

Elevation: Launch: 3500'asl LZ:1100'asl
Direction of Launch: South
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: Mountain is due North of town of Sicamous overlooking Shushwap Lake.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Ridge & Thermal.
Cross Country Potential: Fair 12miles

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Emil Segeren Tel:250-838-7030
HG Jack Shaule Tel:250-832-2087
HG Rick Hunt bchpa@silk.net

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 4 Summer: 2 Fall: 4 Winter: 0

Description of Launch:
Excellent ramp off the side of the road. Wire assist may be required.

Description Of LZ: Varies check with locals. Do Not Land in crops.

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD 4WD when wet.
Hpac Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Nov.Int. Moderate conditions: Nov.Int. Strong Conditions: Adv. Adv.
Skill level verification Requirements: HPAC Rating Int. Adv., Log book Demonstration at the Training hill.
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Other Information:
Annual fly in on Aug 1st weekend. (Moose Mouse Days)
The ball park is now closed to landing. The old LZ is now a sewage plant and the Old Town beach LZ road access has been closed off by forestry when this was published.
Radio Frquency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Kamloops: 250-376-5036 Fax: 250-376-7941.

Skyline (Mara)

Elevation: Launch: 4400'asl LZ:1100'asl
Direction of Launch: West
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: SW end of Mara Lake.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Thermal.
Cross Country Potential: Excellent flights to Vernon are fairly common.

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Emil Segeren Tel:250-838-7030
HG Jack Shaule Tel:250-832-2087
PG Wayne Bertrand Tel:250-765-2359
PG Zdneck Erban Tel:250-542-4465
HG Borge Host Tel: 250-545-4493

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 3 Summer: 4 Fall: 3 Winter: 1

Description of Launch:
Two nicely carpeted launches thanks to the local Paragliders. The first is at the turn in the road and the second is off the logging access road straight ahead 22m.

Description Of LZ:
Several Huge fields but check with locals the normal LZ can be seen from launch next to the river on rd.

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD 4WD In Winter.
Hpac Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Int. Moderate contitions: Int. Strong Conditions: Int. Adv.
Skill level verification Requirements: HPAC Rating, Log book Demonstration at the Training hill.
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Launch Road Name and Directions:
10.2km South of Sicamous 4.0Km North of Crystal Sands Resort. Turn East off Hwy 97 at the Fire hall along Mara Lake. Turn East At Davidson Drive go around the fire hall. Immediately turn right to Rogers Road Stay on the main road up. Turn right when you reach the T-Junction. drive South at the 1.1km take the Left turn. It is 3.4km to launch The road loops back and forth. Access can also be gained Up the Ashton-Mara East Skyline Road. Go 10.4km then turn right onto Rogers Road (see above) total trip is 14km.

Landing Road Name and Directions:
Check with the locals. At the time of publication the primary LZ was on the North end of Poirer Rd, West of Highway 97A. There is an alternate LZ on the North Northwest side of the Riverside Road loop just East of the bridge. Do Not Land on Crystal Beach at any time it is off limits and tresspassers will be prosecuted.. There is a Horse/Cattle breeding operation on the South Central portion of Riverside Road, between Hwy97A and Jaques Rd. This area is off limits at all times.

Other Information:
Site Turns on around 1:00pm great evening flights also. Site of many Paragliding advanced manoeuvres. Excellent thermals away from the hill. You need lots of altitude to clear the Enerby gap but it has been done.
Radio Frquency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Kamloops: 250-376-5036 Fax: 250-376-7941.

Stoney Creek

Elevation: Launch: 3800'asl LZ:1500'asl
Direction of Launch: West
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: North of Hwy97 and 12 miles South of Salmon Arm in the Salmon River Valley.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Thermal & Glass Off.
Cross Country Potential: Excellent 35 miles+.

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Emil Segeren Tel:250-838-7030
HG Jack Shaule Tel:250-832-2087
PG Wayne Bertrand Tel:250-765-2359
PG Zdneck Erban Tel:250-542-4465

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 4 Summer: 4 Fall: 3 Winter: 0

Description of Launch:
Excellent natural slope, chute between trees. Limited setup. Resident thermal is right off launch. Work it like ridge lift.

Description Of LZ:
Several within the 7th day adventist community within a 2-1 glide. No alcohol or abusive language in the Landing field. The largest field is North of the turnoff where the bridge crosses the river.

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD 4WD In Winter.
Hpac Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Int. Moderate contitions: Int. Strong Conditions: Int. Adv.
Skill level verification Requirements: HPAC Rating, Log book minimum 5 hrs Demonstration at the Training hill.
Site Regulation: Informal/HPAC Insurance/Local Club

Launch Road Name and Directions:
Turn off at the gravel pit before the white church south of the Stoney Creek bridge. Take the left fork and them at the km mark take the right fork. At this point there are a few feet of 4WD or rough High clearance 2WD sections. Road edges have thick brush. Watch for the view to your right of launch. This is a far better flying site than the amount of use it is getting.

Landing Road Name and Direction:
The most common LZ along the river just west of the picnic area is very small and has POWER LINES running down the road. Fields change with the crops. The entire area is populated by Seventh Day Adventists They can be sensitive about pilots flying on Saturdays. Pick up your garbage DO NOT swear in the landing field (Even if you do nose it in and break your downtube...) Drink alcohol and if you have a pet keep it leashed.

Other Information:
Site was logged when we realized this site often has the only cu's in the valley in summer. Turns on like clockwork at 2:00pm. Good hill for Intermediates with pleasant enjoyable air. This is a very good reliable flying site that has been somewhat neglected since Mara was established. However it is equally good or in stable conditions better than Mara. A good place to work on XC skills. WATCH FOR POWERLINES in unusual locations crossing virtually all the valley's fields.
Radio Frquency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Kamloops: 250-376-5036 Fax: 250-376-7941.

Vernon Hill

Elevation: Launch: 3200'asl LZ:1400'asl
Direction of Launch: South/ SouthWest
Site Suitable For: PG&HG
Location: 6 miles east of Vernon North of Hwy6 and King Eddy.
Type of Site: Mountain.
Type of Flying: Thermal & Ridge.
Cross Country Potential: Good.

Primary Contacts Regulating Body:
HG Borge Host Tel:250-545-4493
HG Joe Podanowski Tel:250-545-8281
HG Jane Hunt Tel:250-545-4493
PG Zdneck Erban Tel:250-542-4465

Flying season: Assign value 0 1 2 3 4 (Highest4:)
Spring: 3 Summer: 2 Fall: 3 Winter: 0

Description of Launch:
Road access is from Lavington. Three good grassy slopes. West launch faces S/SW (drive down the road which turns off the final road through the trees) has a steep drop off and is best in light wind conditions. Central launch immediately down the tree line when you drive into the the clearing is used in South wind conditions. In the centre of the clearing below the road is a very flat launch used in SW winds. Lift band starts at the large trees out in front.

Description Of LZ:
The designated LZ is on the South side of highway 97 at the bottom of King Edward mountain. Bomb out Large fields (change with crops and cattle) at the base of the mountain where the roads T intersect. DO NOT land in crops or break fences.

Vehicle Requirements: Any vehicle rugged 2WD 4WD when wet.
HPAC Skill Level Requirements: Mild conditions: Nov. Moderate contitions: Int. Strong Conditions: Int. Adv.
Skill level verification Requirements: HPAC Rating, Log book Demonstration at the Training hill.

Site Regulation:
OSA Commercial pilots must pay fee. All visiting pilots must sign waiver Contact local Club member. Insurance: HPAC Local Club or Home Club Day Use
To fly this site right now you must sign a waiver and leave it with a local club member. The Ranch has been excellent for the last 30 yrs about us using it's property and we as a local club would love to make this site a permanent thing, It is however concerned about liability issues and does not want anyone flying there without having signed a waiver or contacted a local pilot. Any schools, competitions or tandem pilots that are operating here must contact a local club member. Remuneration is expected from any commercial ( tandems, schools , competitions activities on Coldstream property.

Launch Road Name and Directions:
2.4km East of the Lavington Shell turn North on the Forest/Reservoir access road (hidden among large trees). Mark this as 0km at the 3.0km mark take a left fork at the 3.9km mark go straight ahead. At the 4.4km mark take the left fork (Becker Lake). At the 10.6km go straight ahead (this is the Lavington South Launch). At the 12.0km take the left fork under the power lines. At th 13.5km mark take the left (South) fork maintaining a heading down the Hydro line clearing. At the 13.8km mark there is a steep drop down to a 5 way intersection. Take the left (Eastern most) fork 0.4km into launch. (The road down to the Light Wind/West launch is halfway through the trees. If you think the steep pitch at the launch junction will be too difficult to go down there is a an alternate road a couple of hundred feet North on the right most North Junction.

Landing Road Name and Direction:
The Main LZ is a Triangle field at the base of King Edward Mountain on the South side of the Highway. Many huge fields below launch which change with crop these may be used for bomb out purposes. Cut fields are ok. Do Not Land in fields with crops or Cattle. Don't leave any garbage!

Other Information:
Excellent high flight site and place to learn ridge soaring and thermal skills. Finding launch can be difficult the first time advisable to go with a local pilot the first time.. King Eddie LZ is also good LD practice.
Radio Frquency:123.4Mhz (Aircraft) & 173.640Mhz (Local Club).
FSS Penticton: 250-493-6238 Fax: 250-493-5453.