Bristol Mountain

Bristol Launch - Blowing in nicely!

Bristol Launch - Blowing in nicely!

 

Rules

  • Requires RAF membership

  • Closed during hunting season - mid Oct - mid Dec

  • Car pool to launch to avoid congestion at the launch site

  • Access road gate has combination lock

  • Close the gate behind you upon entering each and every trip

  • When finished flying lock the gate

  • Requires current intermediate rating

  • Novice rated pilots require direct supervision by a pilot familiar with the site

Location/Directions

  • N42 44'47.9 W77 24'08.2

  • Launch located on Stid Hill across from Bristol Mountain Ski Area

  • Turn Left onto Stid Hill Rd from Rt 64 about 1.5 miles South of the ski area

  • Launch access road is 2 miles up Stid Hill  near Bill Rd intersection

    • Please drive slowly

  • Nearest town is South Bristol, NY

Launch

  • 1450 MSL

  • 900 AGL

  • Hill Launch: West

  • Setup allows approximately 4 gliders to be set up at any one time

Landing

  • 450 MSL

  • Primary landing is in ski area outer parking lot adjacent to Rt. 64

    • 2 acre lot + adjacent fields next to ski area parking lot

    • About 6 miles turnaround

  • Alternate landing in most any valley field

  • Wind in the valley is usually N/S

  • Horse pasture with electric fence immediately south of LZ

    • Difficult to see

Flying

  • Soarable in light westerly WNW - WSW

  • Frequent evening wonder winds

  • Narrow valley - Strong rotor with >15MPH west wind

Camping

  • Many local campgrounds

    • Recommend Ontario County Park

      • Road located off Rt 64 at South end of the valley at the Bristol Grocery Store