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Mount Guy

Green

Credit: Michal Klajban

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Basic Details

Topomap

Takeoff GPS 43°35'32.2"S 171°04'58.9"E

Takeoff Altitude: 1319m

Landing GPS 43°36'43.9"S 171°03'50.8"E

Landing Zone altitude: 700m

XContest flights from this site

The Hike

  • Duration: 2hrs

  • Difficulty: Easy / sustained

  • DoC trail

 

Notes:

Track can be icy in winter.

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The Takeoff

 

Terrain: 

Rounded tussock plateau, occasional scrub

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Launch direction: 

(nearly) 360°

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LZ visible from TO? Yes

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Hazards:

Sticky plants to snag lines

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The Flight

  • Min. G.R. to LZ required: 4.5:1

  • Hazards: No site-specific hazards
     

Primary LZ

 

  • GPS location

  • Terrain: Wide open tussock

  • Wind direction indicators: Grass, lakes

  • Hazards: Alpine plants, some boggy areas in landing

  • Hike out: <5mins

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