The Stables

Park Information

• The nearest street parking is here
• Site access is walk-in
• Launch is a 5-10 minute walk from the parking area

Club Rules

• Current USHPA and WOR (full or visiting) membership
• Follow all park rules and regulations
• Follow all FAR part 103 operating requirements
• Fly with a helmet and an emergency parachute
• Meet all rating requirements
• Launch only from a designed launch
• Land only in a designated LZ unless top landing
• Call 911 in case of an emergency
• No commercial activity
• Report any accidents, incidents or concerns using this form
• It is recommended to fly with a cell phone, radio and satellite tracker

Site Requirements

• All pilots must receive a site intro from pilot who has significant experience flying at The Stables
• P2s must have their first flight at The Stables sponsored by a P3+
• Pilots must yield to people on horseback: No not inflate gliders, take off, land, or fly near the horses
• Do not land in or near the water
• Do not fly within 200 feet of houses or the golf course

Airspace

• Maximum altitude over The Stables launch is 3000′
• The site lies beneath SFO Class B Area G (floor 3000′; 2100′  south of launch and 1600′ beyond that)
• Significant general aviation and helicopter traffic; pilots must see-and-avoid and follow FAR 103 yielding rules

Launch

Launch is along the cliff, on a plateau, ~80′ above the beach.

Winds: WSW – NW, Minimum: 7mph, Ideal: 12mph, Maximum: 20mph

Landing Zone (LZ)

• The Primary LZ is launch; top landing
• The Secondary LZ is on the beach just below launch

Weather

• Usually soarable between April and October
• Wind speed and direction can change in a short period of time. Look for white caps on the ocean – This is a good indicator that the wind is too strong to fly
• Rotors are the severe turbulence found on the lee side of a ridge, spine, trees, or other formations. Rotors change location according to the wind direction
• Shear turbulence is created when two air masses moving in different directions meet. Do not fly in strong shears
• Fog can develop quickly creating poor visibility.