Baldy Butte Fly In....who's going?

[David Le]

Welcome to the 2014 Baldy Butte - David Norwood Memorial Fly In

September 26, 27 and 28!

 

Where is Baldy Butte?

Baldy Butte is just 1 hour and 40 minutes east of Issaquah. Follow I-90 east to Ellensburg, then south on WA-821 for about 20 minutes to the campground on the Yakima river at the foot of Baldy. Detailed directions will be posted for newbies and we’ll try to arrange carpools over, but it’s easy to find.

What is the cost?

This is a fund raising fly-in to support the site. $40 per pilot and $10 for non-pilots goes directly to help cover yearly site fees required to keep Baldy as a flying site. Additional donations are cheerfully accepted. J

OK, I’m in. What’s the plan?

Here are some notes and highlights…

• Let us know you’re coming. We’ll send an Evite later this week. Want to carpool over? We’ll have a check for that to coordinate rides.
• Several kegs from Iron Horse Brewery will be provided.
• Porta potties provided on site.
• We camp on a grassy private field under trees on the Yakima river. Bring a tent and camping gear.
• Saturday Night: Potluck! Bring a main course or side to share.
• Any other basic camping gear like a chairs and firewood for the various fires are great.

Still have questions?

Send an email to Fly...@nwparagliding.com. We’d love to hear from you.

http://www.nwparagliding.com/BaldyButteFlyIn/tabid/261/Default.aspx

[David Le]

Stan, here's the flying conditions needed for Baldy...cheers.

 

http://www.nwparagliding.com/PilotInfo/BaldyButte/tabid/233/Default.aspx

 

Baldy Launch
Elevation: 3,225 MSL at summit
GPS Cooridinates: 46º48'55.03"N 120º27'5.91"W

Baldy Landing Zone
Elevation: 1,250 MSL at river
GPS Coordinates: 46º47'53.77"N 120º25'47.76"W

Membership Requirements: USHPA required
Site Rating: P2 / H3
Flight Types: Thermal, XC, Ridge-Lift
Best Season to Fly: Fall to Spring, with Fall being
the best
Best Times to Fly: Best XC is mid-day with lighter,
flyable conditions earlier or later
Wind Direction: This site works with most wind
directions as long as the winds
aren't strong. XC potential is best
on light and variable days or light
south or southwest winds.
This can be a very active site with
strong mid-day conditions. The
site also offers very nice ridge
soaring when the wind is northerly
or easterly.
Weather: Check conditions for both Yakima and
the Kittitas Valley / Ellensburg
Hazards: XC pilots must avoid the Yakima Firing
Range located east of the Butte

 

Access to launch is by private road with a locked gate. Hiking to launch is also an option. From I-90 take the Canyon exit.
Turn left at the stop sign and head south on Canyon, which becomes the Yakima Canyon Highway (SR-821).
The access gate is on the Yakima Canyon Highway just south of the Squaw Creek Ranch and across from a geologic landmark
called 'the rock'. NWPC members may pay a one-time fee for an access key. All vehicles MUST be 4WD and equipped with
fire extinguishers and shovels. Other site requirements are covered in the orientation.

[Oleg]

I am planning on going as the forecast is looking good.
If approved for PTO on Friday, will be leaving early on Friday morning.

[Oleg]

Leaving tomorrow morning at 6 am.
Forecast looks good.

[David Le]

Yes, very promising for Fri evening, Sat looks real good, possible Sun too. Fingers crossed. ''

[Steve Carpentier]

I think Im going to head that way tomorrow.