Luccombe

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EXPERIENCE: Experienced only. NOTES: Beach landing, which can be crowded in Summer. Best wind direction is E. See sites guide but turn left at take off during restricted times. check for rotor NE or SE. Life jackets are recommended. Check the tide - No beach = Do not fly!

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Before you goLook at Isle of Wight Hang Gliding and Paragliding club site guide

Today at the launch8 Sept

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WindWNW 11mphTailwind

Gust1.8×Rowdy

Climb0-1m/sLight

Cloud base2,250ftWorkable

Context only, never a go-call

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Getting there

Drive from Shanklin towards Luccombe and you will see the take off on your left Haddens Pit which is a National Trust site. Check restrictions on take off during the nesting season where you are not permitted to turn right on take off.

Who do I ask

The local club

This site is looked after by its local BHPA club, who hold the full guide, photos and contacts.

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.

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