White Horse

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The launch area is very pilot friendly. There is plenty of space to lay out wings, virtually no obstructions, and a nice gentle slope that steepens rapidly.

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Before you goDespite the potential for XC it has only been recently that flights of any distance have been recorded. The hill slopes off behind the White Horse toward Broadmayne. Thermals do not tend to trigger well behind the site for several km, hence many XC flights turn out to be a one thermal wonder. However if you can connect with a second thermal your chances of a good distance are high and with some thought to airspace and danger areas some impressive distances could be achieved. Flying Generally A c

Today at the launch23 Jun

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S–SW

WindESE 9mphCrosswind

Gust1.9×Rowdy

Thermal3-4m/sStrong

Cloud base2,600ftWorkable

Context only, never a go-call

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Getting there

From Dorchester – Follow the A354 toward Weymouth. 2.0 miles from the Dorchester bypass, bear left onto the road signposted to Broadmayne. Follow this road for a further 2.0 miles. 300m past a crossroads (signposted right for Sutton Poyntz / Preston) and as the road kinks to the left, bear off right onto the chalk track. From Weymouth - Follow the A353 to Preston turning left at the roundabout and then immediately right into Coombe Valley Road. Follow this road to the top of the hill. Turn right toward Broadmayne for 300m and as the road kinks to the left, bear off right onto the chalk

Weather

THE SITE CAN BE VERY TURBULENT IF THE WIND HAS ANY EAST IN IT DUE TO ROTOR FROM THE RIDGE IN FRONT. If the wind speed exceeds 18mph, hang gliders should note that it is always turbulent, but that conditions often smooth out 100 - 200 ft above take-off. This effect is caused by the cliffs upwind. It can also be turbulent behind the trees at the bottom of the hill so all pilots should avoid scratchi

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