Site Guide - Plumpton Aerotow
| Airspace: unknown at this time Airspace information is provided for guidance only - please verify using current charts before flying site. |
| Club: Southern Hang Gliding Club |
| Height: 0 ft |
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| Location: LAT: 50.895671, LONG: -0.085412 |
Intoduction
Plumpton is the Southern Aerotow Group’s primary location for Aerotowing and is often the meet point (marker 5 on the map) for aerotowing.
Directions
The access road to Plumpton (Streat Bostall) can only be accessed via the B2116 (see markers 1 and 2 on the map). It’s a very narrow steep road marked as private and only members of the Southern Aerotow Group may access it.
Parking
Streat Hill farm is a working farm so as to avoid causing obstruction, all cars need to be parked in the aerotow field for the day. Access to the Aerotow Field is primarily through the gate at Marker 3 on the map, or on occasions when this is not permitted, via the gate at marker 4.
Flights From Plumpton Aerotow
| Type | Date | Launch Time | Glider | Site | Duration (h:m) | Comments | Height Gain (ft) | Distance (km) | Hours (h:m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Sun, 18 Jun 2017 | 15:30 | Wills Wing U2 160 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:22 | Sea breeze well established (S 5-10 mph); tried a tow with 2/3 VG on and knees forward on tow. Much less yaw oscillation and a full tow to release point. | 2,094 | 91:50 | |
| A | Sun, 18 Jun 2017 | 11:45 | Wills Wing U2 160 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:17 | South 2-3 mph; Started a yaw oscillation; got it under control a few times before it developed again. Released early when getting out of shape when the tug dived the right. Managed some gentle climbs in thermals and landed ok. | 1,200 | 91:28 | |
| A | Sun, 08 Jun 2014 | 12:00 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:19 | First flight since the glider was repaired; using the old harness. | 1,600 | 70:18 | |
| A | Sat, 08 Sep 2012 | 14:30 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:15 | Full VG; towing much easier-reduced bar pressure. | 2,100 | 54:11 | |
| A | Sat, 08 Sep 2012 | 13:00 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:15 | 2,100 | 53:56 | ||
| A | Sun, 22 Jul 2012 | 15:00 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:15 | SSE-SSW; blue - smooth tow & final glide back to launch. | 2,300 | 53:41 | |
| A | Sun, 22 Jul 2012 | 12:00 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:20 | Awful tow; very hard to control glider. Fault with tug found after I landed after early release. Flight maintained in thermal for a short time. | 1,000 | 53:26 | |
| A | Sat, 20 Aug 2011 | 12:30 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:15 | Just a single tow as wind was increasing and I didn't fancy it on my Sting. | 2,300 | 48:00 | |
| A | Sat, 19 Mar 2011 | 00:00 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:15 | Light winds; N (tailwind take-off) | 2,200 | 42:53 | |
| A | Sat, 19 Mar 2011 | 00:00 | AirBorne Sting 3:168 | Plumpton Aerotow | 00:11 | ESE 5 mph | 2,000 | 43:04 |
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