Scotland
Brownhead
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Brownhead is a Scotland flying site, working in SW W, looked after by its local BHPA club.
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Before you goThis site is low and coastal taking a strong wind with 3km of coast to soar. It is possible to work your way up the hill behind and to the left of take off (Cnocan Donn 219m) and from here fly XC.
Today at the launch8 Sept
Working window
SW–W
WindNW 14mphHeadwind
Gust2.0×Rowdy
Climb0-1m/sLight
Cloud base2,100ftWorkable
Context only, never a go-call
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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
Priya S.
Cloudbase low this morning but lifting, should be flyable by lunch.
Sana M.
On the hill now, light NW and just starting to work. Soarable the length of the ridge.
Mara L.
Watch the rotor behind the bowl in this NE, stayed well out front.
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