San Diego Hang Gliding Flying Site Horse Canyon

• Flight Type: Ridge/Thermal/XC
• Best time to fly: Year Round – Summer is turbulent
• USHPA Rating Recommendation: H2, P2 – SDHGPA membership recommended
• Launch: 32.774 N; 116.476 W – Elevation : 4580ft (1396m)
• LZ HG (primary): 32.763 N; 116.488 W – Elevation : 3275ft (998m)

verbal permission for SDHGPA members to land by landowner

• LZ PG (primary): 32.760 N; 116.481 W – Elevation : 3300ft (1006m) verbal permission for SDHGPA members to land by Forrest Service
• Orientation(s):S-NW, SW Wind preferred at 8-10kts
• Take off: Slope/Cliff launch
• Landing: HG Primary, field bounded by roads. PG primary (postage stamp) field surrounded by chaparral
• Airspace: This site has no airspace restrictions. Lindberg approach flight corridor is 8,000-12,000 feet. Please be aware of traffic at these altitudes. Occasional low flying aircraft in this area.
• Hazards: Summer months are turbulent, low flying aircraft
• Vehicle Access: Some 2WD and 4WD vehicle access to launch

Rules and Regulations:

• Do not land in and plowed fields in the area.
• After gear drop off, move vehicle from launch/setup area
• Top landing not recommended during Hang Glider setup

Directions

• 8 East
• Exit Buckman Springs Rd. (LEFT)
• Drive under freeway and road becomes Sheephead Mountain Rd.
• Continue to Launch