GRIZZLY MOUNTAIN
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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.
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44°26'17.55"N, 120°57'27.33"W
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Acceptable Flying Conditions:
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S to SW winds light and variable
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Moderate W may work
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Is not a soaring site
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P3 recommended
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Obstacles:.
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2 bumps in front of launch can cause rotor
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With no climbs you may not make the LZ and end up in the trees
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Site can be strong
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Landing Zone:
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Use the technical LZ only 44°25′33.00″N 120°58′49.13″W
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If you are going to fly here go to LZ and let the wonderful nice people know you will be using there field
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Do not block there gate
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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.
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All other clearing are private property and we are not allowed to land there
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Vehicular Parking
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Park at the Towers at the top
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Directions:
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Take HWY 26 S bound
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Left onto Grizzly Mountain rd
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Follow this up to the towers
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