Includes planning for morning and evening flights. Selection of sites. Drive to launch and retrieve.
The Southside is known for its early morning southerly winds. The ridge is 300′ high and clear of any obstacles. It accommodates students who want to practice kiting, slope launches, high-wind launches, and flying.
If conditions permit, groups can venture over to the Inspiration Point (Inspo). It’s a quick drive from the Southside to the top of launch and offers thermalling opportunities. If there is an opportunity for a glass-off we head over to the Northside.
This is big mountain flying at its best. Beautiful views from above launch. See the famous Wasatch Range - the western edge of the Rocky Mountains.
We'll put you on the wind for a morning and evening flight. Launch from a variety of known sites North and South of Salt Lake City. Take a sledder, ridge soar, or test your thermalling skills.
Let us shuttle you from launch to launch and organize retrievals from the LZ.
Bring your wallet. You will be hungry. There are many convenience stores for coffee and snacks. Bathrooms are available enroute or at the launch.
Meet in the top parking lot near the bathrooms (Southside launch)
Address: 121100 N East, N Frontage Road, Draper, UT 84020
40.457985N,-111.901124W
Pilot introductions and flight experience. Site intro. Safety briefing. Gear check. Frequency setup. Sign waivers.
Determine the weather outlook for the day and week. Plan the best selection of sites for optimal wind direction and launching.
Generally there is a window in the morning and in the evening for an hour plus flight. You will have an instructor-in-your-ear to aid you in entering thermals, exiting, surge control, and directing you to known triggers.
Flight debrief while enroute to next destination or during meals. Weather and planning update. Log books get signed.
Come and join the thrill and excitement of of flying the big mountains of the Wasatch Range.
