Region
and Location:
Central Fraser Valley, South Western British Columbia,
Canada
15 km northeast of Abbotsford use Number 3 Road or
Whatcom Rd. exit off of Highway 1,
Launch: Follow North Parallel Rd. to Lower Sumas Mountain
Rd. to Batt Rd. and then to the summit on the gravel
road. There is a gate on the road to launch 0.9 km
before the parking lot. For access to a key please
contact a WCSC
director.
PG Landing:
Exit Highway 1 at No 3 Road and cross over to the
NW side. Follow North Parallel Rd. NE to where it
ends near the Vedder canal bridge.
HG Landing:
Exit Highway 1 at Whatcom Road and use farm fields
on either north or south parrallel roads east of the
exit.
Flying Season:
Good ridge flying in winter and early spring in easterly
"outflow" conditions. Very seldom flown
during summer.
Type of Site:
Launches and landings for both HGs and PGs. Mountain
with Ridge soaring mainly, some Thermal. Reasonable
student site.
Cross-Country:
Some limited potential (15 km or 10 miles).
Description of Launch:
Faces east at 2950' (900 m) ASL. Take the trail leading
to the lookout, but turn right off the trail beside
the tree that you can see the valley behind. Follow
this trail to launch. Hang gliders have a flat launch
with vertical cliff. Gets tricky in winds above 20
kmph (12 mph). Launch is fine in winds under 8 kmph
(5 mph) but can become very difficult above this,
even with a wire crew. Beware of right wing lifting.
Set up area for 8 gliders. The paraglider launch is
just to the west of the HG launch. The paraglider
launch has a good slope, but is sheltered from the
wind, so walk to the HG launch to check the true wind
strength and direction.
Description of LZ:
Large open field(s) at 100' (30 m) ASL. Can be slightly
turbulent below 50' (15 m) AGL if wind is strong.
LZ is a 1/1 glide. In soaring conditions turbulence
can set up if you are close to the road behind the
farm buildings. Do not land in any crop fields. PG
landing in field at cul de sac ending of North Parallel
Road. PG landing area tends to be out of the venturi
effect area on the sides of Sumas. PG alternative
is to land at No. 3 Road or Whatcom Road LZs.
Transportation:
Two wheel drive possible, 4 wheel drive best.
Site Regulation:
Un-regulated, contact local pilots, HPAC Insurance
required. The launch is within the boundaries of a
Fraser Valley Regional District Park, so be very respectful
of the site.
Local Contacts:
Please contact a WCSC
director for the latest information.
Other Information:
CYA 128 (A) (H) to 5500ft (1650 m) ASL
Good site for pilots doing their early high flights
but only in very light winds. (6 MPH max). Dress warmly.
Radio Frequency 123.4 Mhz (Aircraft), 173.640 Mhz
Local: 146.460 MHz or 146.550 MHz
Emergency: 911
Last
Updated: 26 June 2004
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