Presentation slides from the SDHGPA XC Clinic Discussions Part 1 & 2 as presented on 3-19-14 

WARNING: The descriptions of typical flying conditions listed in this Clinic presentation reflect the experience of the authors of the guide. The conditions that you encounter at the site may differ, sometimes substantially, from those encountered by the authors. The descriptions of their experiences may not be relevant to the likely experience of any other pilot, particularly one who is relatively inexperienced or new to the site. A decision to launch is always that of the individual pilot. When deciding whether or not to fly, a pilot may wish to take into account the descriptions in this site guide but must also consider numerous other factors including the pilot's training and experience, familiarity with the site, equipment, physical and mental condition and the specific conditions in existence at the time of the decision. Pilots of relatively little experience or who are new to the site are urged to consult with other pilots at the site in order to obtain their assessment of the conditions.

The SDHGPA has recently installed a new style of  Horizontal Windsock in various locations at Palomar and are planning to install them this season at some of our other main sites as a trial. We will also try to maintain them throughout the year. If we find that they have a reasonable service life, we will continue to install and maintain this style of windsock at our high use sites. However some sites like Laguna, we are not allowed to leave pertinent windsocks and or we have not found anything to stand up to the harsh conditions there and Horse for more than a month or 2 in the past. We may provide a few Windsocks to key individuals that fly those sites regularly to erect for day use purposes.  We will see how this evaluation period goes.

These  windsocks meet or exceeds federal windsock standards and are rated for visibility up to a 1/4 mile away. The following graphic shows the Horizontal Windsocks Calibration to wind speeds:

The SDHGPA XC Maps and Master Waypoints File Links have been added to the Member only section.

Print out copies of the Maps for your Reference During the XC Clinic Topics 

Thinking about starting to Fly XC or wanting to stretch out your XC miles?  Do not miss the much anticipated SDHGPA XC Clinic Series starting this Wed 3-19 6:30 : 

SDHGPA XC Clinic (Part 1) - Starting Out, to Flying Laguna & XC Routes

Topics and Q&A discussions will cover items of interest to those cutting their wings to the seasoned big dogs. (Topic and discussions will be relevant to both HG & PG pilots alike)