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Site Name Perran Sands
Nearest Town Perranporth 
O.S. Ref:  SW 762 560
Wind Direction:  W-NW 
Wing Type:  HG & PG 
RAF Ref:  2.024
Access: BHPA Members Pilot Level: CP
Resident Club: KHPA Club Contact: Alan Phipps. Tel: 01872 27 38 39 
Site Warden: Alan Phipps 01872 27 38 39
Site Description: Large sand dunes and cliffs overlooking a huge surf beach. Ideal for training and early soaring.
Altitude: 200 feet  Height Top to Bottom: 200 feet
How to get there: From Perranporth go NW on the B3285. At the top of the hill turn left onto the Holiday Centre approach road. Check in at the Holiday Centre Reception Office then follow the map below.
Vehicle Access & Parking: Park in the area adjacent to the flying area.marked with posts. If this is full park in the Holiday Centre Day Visitor car park where charges apply.
Rules and Restrictions: The Management of the Holiday Centre need to control vehicles entering their property. Parking Tickets are now required for all vehicles entering the Holiday Centre Property. By special arrangement members of KHPA are covered by an annual charge paid by the Association. Members must obtain and display a parking ticket. Tickets will be issued at the Holiday Centre Reception Office. On production of a valid KHPA membership card the parking ticket will be issued without further charge.

The site is used for HG & PG training. Keep the launch and landing areas clear. When launching ensure you are clear in front, above and behind. Avoid flying low in front of launch. There is a live firing range to the north. Do not overfly when a red flag is hoisted. 100 yards to the south is the Perranporth Airfield ATZ.. If you will exceed 60feet ato, clear your flying with the airfield on 01872 55 22 66. 
Do not interfere with the access or enjoyment of the public and particularly customers of the Holiday Centre on whose goodwill we depend for continued use of the site.

Rigging Notes: Keep clear of landing and landing approach areas.

Marshalling: Use common sense and consideration for others.

Launch Notes: Watch for other pilots launching or landing or approaching to land.

Top Landing Notes: HG pilots must be aware that the site slopes toward the sea and top landing in lighter winds needs care. On approach NEVER fly over or behind the caravans where there is sink and rotor.

Bottom Landing Notes: Easy except at highest tides but watch the wind direction along the beach.

Hazards: Sink and rotor above and behind caravans. Do Not over fly. Watch for military helicopters operating with the military training area to the north.

Restricted Areas: Be aware of the Live Firing Range and of Perranporth Airfield ATZ.

Airspace: This site is in a Military Low Flying Area.
 
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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