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Site Name Godrevy 
Nearest Town Hayle 
O.S. Ref:  SW 587 422
Wind Direction:  S
Wing Type:  HG & PG 
RAF Ref:  3.050
Access: KHPA Members & accompanied visitors Pilot Level: CP 
Resident Club: KHPA Club Contact: Alan Phipps. Tel: 01872 27 38 39 
Site Warden: Graham Phipps 01209 84 28 77
Site Description: A sandy hill. near the coast but facing inland.
Altitude: 195 feet Height Top to Bottom: 165 feet
How to get there: From the east on the A30 to the roundabout east of Hayle. Straight on toward Hayle. 1st Right to Gwithian. Thro’ Gwithian until the road bends right after a bridge. Turn left to site.
Vehicle Access & Parking: See map.
Rules and Restrictions: Cattle graze this site no pets please.
Rigging Notes: 

Marshalling: Use common sense and consideration for others.

Launch Notes: 

Top Landing Notes: 

Bottom Landing Notes: Watch out for lumps and bumps and wet areas after serious rain.

Hazards: Can be very thermic and turbulent. Used for training and by model aircraft.

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. but they will be upwind!!!

XC Tips: Don’t go far without your water wings. South Wales is a long way off. 

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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