Mentone

Overview

Mentone is a mountain site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 912 m. It works best in south-westerly winds, and can also work in southerly and westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Mentone; 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 Mentone.

• Mill Creek ZanjaCulture · 6.4 km awayUnited States historic place
• Redlands California TempleCulture · 8.2 km awayTemple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
• Redlands Trolley BarnCulture · 9.1 km awayUnited States historic place
• San Bernardino National ForestOutdoors · 9.6 km awayNational forest in California, United States
• A. K. Smiley Public LibraryCulture · 9.7 km awayUnited States historic place
• United States Post Office (Redlands, California)Culture · 9.7 km awayUnited States historic place
• Historical Glass MuseumCulture · 8.6 km awayMuseum in Redlands, California, US
• Holy Name of Jesus Church (Redlands, California)Culture · 8.9 km awayChurch in California, United States

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Marshall (San Bernardino)20 km NW · Faces S–SW
• 750' (San Bernardino)21 km NW
• Crestline (San Bernardino)23 km NW · Faces S–SW
• Rubidoux - The Rock30 km SW · Faces W
• Ord32 km N · Faces NE, W, NWWorks in other winds
• Soboba36 km SE · Faces SW
• Blackhawk37 km NE · Faces N–NEPossible XC from here on a SW day, 37 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Winchester Bowl44 km S · Faces SW

Pilot notes