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Black Eagle (Bishop, Owens Valley)

South-west-facing site · 2,146 m takeoff

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Overview

Black Eagle (Bishop, Owens Valley) is a flying site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 2,146 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • BIH Eastern Sierra Regional Airport68 km
  • MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport114 km
  • FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport149 km

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Black Eagle (Bishop, Owens Valley); most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot.

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Sources

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