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McGee (Owens Valley)

North-east-facing ridge site · 2,786 m takeoff · 705 m height gain

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Overview

McGee (Owens Valley) is a flatland site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 2,786 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

  • (Comments by local pro pilot Kari Castle) This is a beautiful morning site. Need to be on launch by 9:30-10am ready to go. For PG the launch is rough, complete with Velcro bushes!! Source: ParaglidingEarth

When to go

Flyable days per month in a typical year.

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Local weather notes

Getting there

Nearest airports

  • MMH Mammoth Yosemite Airport5 km
  • BIH Eastern Sierra Regional Airport47 km
  • FAT Fresno Yosemite International Airport121 km

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

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of McGee (Owens Valley).

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Open site details

Sources

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