About this flying site
Sailplanes also share the ridge. They often make approaches over the landing field as do the tug aeroplanes
Dunstable Downs, Bedfordshire · Paragliding site
Dunstable paragliding site and weather forecast
Live seven-day flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Dunstable.
Altitude192 m
Launch directionsW
Coordinates51.8734, -0.5382
AreaDunstable Downs, Bedfordshire
Managing club: Dunstable Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club (DHPC) · Access: members only
Site briefing
Planning information for Dunstable
Landing
Plenty of top and slope landing opportunities as well as the bottom landing field. Do not land in the London Gliding Club field unless in an emergency.
Access and parking
Must be BHPA and DHPC member — helmet stickers are checked. Class D airspace — do NOT assume it is open; CRSA max 1500ft AMSL unless signed in at London Gliding Club (then up to 3500ft in Dunstable Gliding Area 1). CP pilots with <10 hours must brief with a DHPC Club Coach. No model aircraft, SPHGs or paramotors.
Flight rules
This site is in class D airspace. It is illegal to fly here unless you are a member of the Dunstable HG & PG Club and have signed the paperwork having had a brief from a club coach.
Local guidance
Hazards and cautions
- Class D airspace — strict altitude limits
- London Gliding Club winch lines below (no flying over below 2000ft AGL)
- XC needs a NE track to avoid airspace — restricted in W/NW winds
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