Ojai - Chief

Overview

Ojai - Chief is a flying site in United States with a recorded launch elevation of 229 m. It works best in southerly winds, and can also work in south-easterly and south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

• The Santa Barbara flying sites are extremely sensitive to local politics. In the past, some of these sites have been suspended by the local government. Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Ojai - Chief; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Ojai3 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Ventura19 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Santa Paula22 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Ojai - Chief.

• St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel (Ojai, California)Culture · 2 km awayUnited States historic place
• Charles M. Pratt HouseCulture · 2.2 km awayHistoric house in California, United States
• Ojai Valley InnCulture · 1.7 km awayHistoric hotel in Ojai, California

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

• Nuthouse5 km NW
• Pine21 km N · Faces SPossible XC from here on a S day, 21 km downwind
• Carpinteria Launch21 km W
• Private Property34 km E
• back of the rack37 km W
• Skyport (Santa Barbara, CA)38 km W · Faces S
• Parma LZ38 km W
• EJ Bowl40 km W

More paragliding sites near Ojai - Chief

• Point Mugu 42 km away

Pilot notes