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Brent KnollWorks in E S SW

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Brent Knoll

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Brent Knoll is a South West flying site, working in E S SW, looked after by its local BHPA club.

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Before you goThis is in class D airspace. Ceiling 3000ft.

Today at the launch23 Jun
NESW

Working window

E–SW

WindSSE 8mphHeadwind
Gust2.0×Rowdy
Thermal3-4m/sStrong
Cloud base4,350ftGood

Context only, never a go-call

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Getting there

Drive North from Highbridge on the A38. First left to Brent Knoll, after half a mile turn right into Church lane and left into Hill Lane, up the hill to the brow & Manor Farm. Park in the car park on the left. Walk up the footpath (through the farm) to the top of the hill.

Weather

Top T/O’s are over fences or hedges. Do not fly NW or S faces in strong winds as lower ridges produce dangerous turbulence. There is considerable rotor on the East face if the wind is off to the north. Not recommended for HG, either flying or the carry! Very rough in thermic conditions. Used as a training site (top to bottoms) & PG ground handling. PG easy while treated as a t

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The local club

This site is looked after by its local BHPA club, who hold the full guide, photos and contacts.

Crew chatLive3 messages
Dave K.

Dave K.

Bottom field's clear, gate code's the usual. Cows in the top field, land short.
Tom R.

Tom R.

Busy with walkers today, get there early for parking.
Jonny P.

Jonny P.

Anyone heading up Saturday? Forecast's looking ON, light and straight in.
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