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Site Name Carbis Bay 
Nearest Town St.Ives
O.S. Ref:  SW 537 385
Wind Direction:  NE
Wing Type:  HG & PG 
RAF Ref:  3.001
Access: Only KHPA Members & accompanied visitors  Pilot Level: CP 
Resident Club: KHPA Club Contact: Alan Phipps. Tel: 01872 27 38 39 
Site Warden: Roger Full 01736 79 61 40
Site Description: Farm fields overlooking cliffs, dunes and a sandy beach.
Altitude: 180 feet Height Top to Bottom: 180 feet
How to get there: Ask a local KHPA member who will need to check the field in use with the site warden.
Vehicle Access & Parking: Difficult. Park only on the public road but do not cause obstruction. Local buses use this road.
Rules and Restrictions: The farm is VERY PRIVATE. Use only the field authorised for that day. Access the field ONLY from the back. DO NOT CLIMB INTO THE FIELD FROM THE COAST PATH.
Rigging Notes: Rig near the side hedges keeping the landing area clear.

Marshalling: Use common sense and consideration for others.

Launch Notes: Choose a spot where there is little or no hedge in front of launch. There WILL BE TURBULENCE as you cross the coast path immediately after launch so pull speed until clear.

Top Landing Notes: Land in the flat area in the back of the field.

Bottom Landing Notes: Except at high tide there is a big sandy beach. Access is from the road near the golf course.

Hazards: 

Restricted Areas: 

Airspace: This site is in a Military Low Flying Area. If flying inland be aware of Penzance Heliport ATZ and Lands End Airport ATZ.

XC Tips: 

Met Services: Dialmet is available for RAF St. Mawgan and RNAS Culdrose. 


All information is for guidance only. All pilots must make their own assessment of the site.

Don’t Forget: Military Freephone for midweek flying. 
0800 51 55 44

Red Arrows, Royal Flights and TRAs. 
0500 35 48 02

 

 
 

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