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Site briefing
Situated on the outskirts of Edinburgh, Scotland's capital city, Hillend is arguably one of the country's most interesting sites to fly. The site sits in the middle of Edinburgh Air Traffic Control, in order to allow flying local pilots have negotiated with ATC special arrangements to allow access to this superb site. Small soaring site with magnificent views of the capital city when flown on the north side.
This site is within Edinburgh Airport CTR see link for up to date procedures before flying this site. You MUST sign the LoA and accept the conditions to fly this site. https://www.llsclub.co.uk/index.php/hillend Either walk up the hill directly behind the ski tows or get the chair lift. Most popular launch for the north face is right by the summit cairn.
Use the ski centre car park. https://www.llsclub.co.uk/index.php/hillend
From the A702 just off the Edinburgh City by-pass. Travel south towards Penicuik then turn into the Midlothian Ski Centre (aka Hillend).
This site is within Edinburgh Airport CTR see link for up to date procedures before flying this site. YOU MUST sign the LoA and accept the conditions to fly this site https://www.llsclub.co.uk/index.php/hillend
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