Sky Ridge

USHPA RISK ASSESSMENT

Elevation: 6,800’

Landing zone: 5,600 (2,200’ below)

LZ & Parking: here

Requirements: P3 (or P2 with member site intro)

Sky Ridge is a glorious glass off site. SVPG is currently working on making the road better as well as putting a weather station at the launch. Please respect private property.

Sky Ridge site parameters:

• Wind Parameters:

  • Wing Types: Paraglider, Hangglider, Miniwing

  • Wind Speed:

    • Minimum: 0mph

    • Ideal: 6mph

    • Maximum:12mph

    • gust: 18mph

• Wind Direction for Sky Ridge: 200°-270°

• 3:1 glide ratio to reach LZ from launch