Wild Bill's 50th & SDHGPA Summer Fly-in @ Palomar

Wild Bill's 50th & SDHGPA Summer Fly-in @ Palomar
- Aug 8th 2015 -

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Check this page for updates up to day of fly-in.

Site: Palomar
Where: Palomar Main LZ
(Pala Roberts Ranch - 15450 California 76 Pauma Valley, CA 92061)  (map)

When: Tentatively Meeting in Main LZ around 11:30 for BBQ set-up and dropping off supplies. Then driving to launch around 12:30.  However, we do not feel like there is a rush to get into the air unless you are an XC hound trying to go someplace. Many will be coming out later in the day. See forecast to be updated below.

This will be another great event!!!  
For those that have not been to Palomar in the past year, we have greatly improved the site with the Pala Tribe: We now have two great launches, Main Launch has also been improved with steeper HG launch windows to the SW and West; an improved large bail-out LZ; and a great large LZ down in the valley that is PG and HG friendly  with a long run-out into the wind that is easily landable even with an ATOs.  Use of the Main Launch is preferred for the Fly-in.

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Palomar & Fly-in Info:

Meet at Main Palomar Pala LZ
Pala Roberts Ranch, 15450 California 76 Pauma Valley, CA 92061 ( 33.323150, -116.99440000 ) 

Review the Palomar Site Guide as there have been updates over the past few months.

Park in Designated Pilot Parking areas per the Site Guide. Do not park in front of or block the Roberts Ranch Building Roll-Up Doors or Shade Structure.  Parked cars in Main Pala LZ, Palomar Main Launch, and Smiley Launch must display the SDHGPA Member Vehicle ID/ Gate Pass. 

Carpool to both launches from the Main LZ to minimize cars on launch. Max 4 vehicles may be at Upper Smiley Launch. Main Launch is preferred for both HG & PG pilots. 

When parking at main launch, park in designated parking area and fill the most NW slots available. Try to keep top landing approach path free of cars.

Active Launch Windows: Use mountain etiquette and do not setup in the Active Launch Windows. Only enter the Launch Windows with your gear if and when you are ready and intending to launch. If in Launch Windows or Top landing Approach areas, be cautious and aware of flight activities in all directions.

Main Launch Use Zones

Palomar Main Launch SW Launch Key

Prime Launching times for Palomar recently have been from 1:30-6 with flights extending till dusk.  Note that peak heating is at 3pm. Those launching at 6pm weekend before last reported having great flights with abundant lift. Those flying early in the day and at peak heating reported strong and turbulent conditions with small built thermals. (Please choose suitable launching times and conditions to your skill level) (Some P2 & H2s have been heading out and getting in early training flights and landing before 10 or 11 am when conditions ramp up. Then having great late afternoon into evening flights)

More and Complete Site Info:
SDHGPA Site Guide: http://www.sdhgpa.com/sites-guide.html 
Palomar Site guide: http://www.sdhgpa.com/palomar.html

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Post Flying BBQ:

Main Course will be provided by the club however it is primarily a potluck; so plan to bring an appetizer,  side dish, salad, or dessert to share.  Please also bring any drinks you might want. BYOB

Wild Bill volunteered to coordinate the BBQ but It is his Birthday and all & will need help from others with: set up and break down. Also, if you have tables or a grill that you would be willing to bring, that would be great. Ideally, we would like these things coordinated by mid day on Friday so that everything runs as smooth as possible on Saturday. 

Please comment below or contact us at [email protected] to help with the event logistics planning. We will then add you to the Planning group email.