South Cotswold
Soaring Association: Frocester
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Frocester:
(Coaley Peak picnic park) A South Westerly facing
ridge overlooking the river Severn. two slopes can be used, the SW
ridge and the westerly facing bowl. There is a nice dip to shelter
from the wind. Do not fly from the curved bowl go through the gate
SW of the picnic areaMap link to gliding club which is half a mile east of the flying site Aerial video Photos of Frocester
Nearest Post Code GL11 5AU (below hill)
51.707479, -2.300240
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Directions:
It's on the B4066 between Stroud and Dursley, about 1/2 mile west of GL10 3TXLanding:
have a look at this video (wmv file) and this landing video shows you the best approach, also landing a 1/4 scale click here notice the landing approach; turn into wind in line with bend in the river, follow the line of trees up the slope. Do not try landing in the Picnic area.Parking:
very close to the SW facing slopeLanding out:
best avoided the fields are a long way down, the one to the west is the flattestParagliders use the west facing bowl, check the lift in the bowl for them, do not fly in the bowl while they are airborne
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