GRIZZLY MOUNTAIN        

• Grizzly: Sits at 5,700', located west of Prineville, Oregon and just east of the Pine Ridge area - The launch area is below the antennas, facing S with about 2,000' vertical over Hwy 26.. All of the surrounding land is forested and private, so please make sure you use the designated LZ.

  • 44°26'17.55"N, 120°57'27.33"W

 

• Acceptable Flying Conditions:

  • S to SW winds light and variable

  • Moderate W may work

  • Is not a soaring site

  • P3 recommended

 

• Obstacles:.

  • 2 bumps in front of launch can cause rotor

  • With no climbs you may not make the LZ and end up in the trees

  • Site can be strong

 

• Landing Zone:

• Use the technical LZ only 44°25′33.00″N 120°58′49.13″W

  • If you are going to fly here go to LZ and let the wonderful nice people know you will be using there field

  • Do not block there gate

  • S bound on HWY 26 R onto Grizzly Mountain Rd. Go 1. 1 miles to take a left on a gated dirt road (# 14001) and park at the Powell house.

  • All other clearing are private property and we are not allowed to land there

 

• Vehicular Parking

  • Park at the Towers at the top

 

• Directions:

  • Take HWY 26 S bound

  • Left onto Grizzly Mountain rd

  • Follow this up to the towers