Old Head of Kinsale (Cork)

Co. Cork, Ireland

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Flight Ireland Old Head Of Kinsale Paragliding

Frank Manning 28/08/2015. Sol Ellus 3 Paraglider dhv 1.2.

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Flight Ireland Old Head Of Kinsale Paragliding
Frank Manning 28/08/2015. Sol Ellus 3 Paraglider dhv 1.2.
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Take Off

51.6204, -8.5451 : 81.0 m

Landing Zone

51.6211, -8.5439 : 87.0 m

Sunrise

5:17 AM

Sunset

9:50 PM

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This site is within Restricted Airspace and it is frequented by many helicopter pilots and training aircraft. Contact and get permission from Cork ATC before Flying. Also contact Cork ATC when finished flying. Experienced pilots only! There is no bottom landing. Do not go Down... slope land anywhere if you have to. This is a very windy site. Sometimes you will get 'Sea-Thermals' here. dont get too high as you will be in restricted airspace.... Cork Airport is nearby

Take off beside the road on the west side of the peninsula Do not launch from the cliff beside the gates to the Golf Club! (Danger of death... or serious injury at the very least. Note: There is no take off area on the Easterly side. The normal landing area is behind (east) of the take off area, across the road. otherwise you can slope land. There is absolutely no bottom landing. Please do not to land on the Golf Course. This is private land and to leave you will have to pay 'Green Fees'... (thats over €200 per each time) follow signs for 'Old Head of Kinsale. Take off in on the WEST side of the 'Old Head' peninsula. The site is within Cork Air Traffic Control Airspace. Advise Cork Airport control tower before flying here. Tel: (021) Do not go above 500 feet AMSL These cliffs are 85metres high The site is within Cork Air Traffic Control Airspace. Advise Cork Airport control tower before flying here. Tel: (021) Do not go above 500 feet AMSL These cliffs are 85metres high

Extreme wind. do not get blown over the back. The normal wind is double what the current 'Cork Airport Weather report' indicates... see www.xcweather.co.uk You will certainly land in the sea. If the wind turns to the northwest, then you will be unable to return to your starting place or the top landing field.

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