Butser West

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Is it your level?IntermediateParaglidingHang gliding

The west face of Butser Hill, a shared hang-glider and paraglider takeoff that gets crowded on the good days.

Facts from the Sky Surfing Club guide · pilots are adding the local read

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.

Today at the launch8 Sept

Working window

W–NE

WindWNW 10mphHeadwind

Gust1.9×Rowdy

Climb0-1m/sLight

Cloud base2,500ftWorkable

Context only, never a go-call

6 facts checked against the Sky Surfing Club guide

The read

A west through north-west face. Top and front-face landings get dangerous when it is busy in fine weather.

Is it my level

CP rated, local flights only, within easy glide of the official landing field.

Launch

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.

Landing

Bottom fields B1 (slopes up) and B2 (falls away west), with a paraglider-only escape area. Top landing for experienced pilots only.

Getting there

Official car park with number-plate cameras; the approach is a clearway, so keep moving.

The catch

Turbulence off Rake Bottom can be extreme in any conditions. Watch for walkers, model and kite fliers, and horse riders hidden from view.

Getting there

Just off the A3 next to Queen Elizabeth Country Park near Petersfield

Who do I ask

Sky Surfing Club steward this site. The takeoff and landing photos, the full rules and who to ring live in their guide.

Crew chatLive3 messages

Dave K.

Bottom field's clear, gate code's the usual. Cows in the top field, land short.

Tom R.

Busy with walkers today, get there early for parking.

Jonny P.

Anyone heading up Saturday? Forecast's looking ON, light and straight in.

If it's not flying here

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