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Butser West
The west face of Butser Hill, a shared hang-glider and paraglider takeoff that gets crowded on the good days.
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Before you goThe car park uses number-plate cameras and is not cheap, and the approach is a clearway, so do not stop on it.
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Context only, never a go-call
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A west through north-west face. Top and front-face landings get dangerous when it is busy in fine weather.
CP rated, local flights only, within easy glide of the official landing field.
A good solid run straight down the slope from the rigging area and over the fence; reach it through the trees and gate from the car park.
Bottom fields B1 (slopes up) and B2 (falls away west), with a paraglider-only escape area. Top landing for experienced pilots only.
Official car park with number-plate cameras; the approach is a clearway, so keep moving.
Turbulence off Rake Bottom can be extreme in any conditions. Watch for walkers, model and kite fliers, and horse riders hidden from view.
Just off the A3 next to Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield
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Sky Surfing Club steward this site. The takeoff and landing photos, the full rules and who to ring live in their guide.
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