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DANSVILLE
Dansville, New York
Mountain soaring site · about 750 ft AGL
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TODAY'S ENTRY POINT
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A shallow-slope slot with ridge and thermal soaring that demands strong flat-slope launch technique.
Good direction rangeSW toward WSW (225–240°)
Best directionSW (225–235°)
Controlled guidanceStatic outage fallback
Pilot requirementH3/P3; novice pilots only under direct supervision by a site-familiar H3/P3+
LaunchLaunch is 42.5646, -77.6760 at about 1524 ft MSL. Clear the trees before turning; set up right of launch and secure unattended gliders.
LandingPrimary LZ is 42.5590, -77.6834 at about 772 ft MSL, 0.5 mile away, with a published 3.4:1 minimum glide.
STRUCTURED SITE BRIEFING
Know the whole site.
Private-property procedures and current RAF permission apply every visit.
Weather + terrain
- Published good direction range is SW toward WSW (225–240°), with the best band at SW (225–235°).
- Published minimum 5 mph; HG ideal 10 mph, PG ideal 8 mph; maximum 16 mph; gust allowance 5 mph.
- Vertical rock face below the slot can produce turbulence.
- A temporary LZ wind indicator is recommended.
Access + stewardship
- Current RAF and USHPA membership required.
- All new-to-site pilots require a briefing.
- Use the landowner driveway slowly; remain on pavement to the turnaround and cross grass only if it will not be damaged.
- Landowner chairs, picnic table and fire pit are not pilot facilities; leave no belongings or trash.
Hazards
- Shallow launch and trees at the bottom of the slot.
- Rock-face turbulence and inadequate airflow below the published minimum.
- LZ approach options and current wind must be walked before flight.
Pilot requirements
- Strong flat-slope launch technique required.
- No mini-wings.
- Do not occupy tenant-assigned apartment parking at the LZ.
Landing facts
- Place a temporary wind indicator and review approach options.
- Leave the landing area promptly and break down away from flight activity.
- Keep landowner and emergency vehicle access open.
Source control
This summary supports planning. The current controlling-club guide, officers, landowner permission, site briefing and conditions in the field remain authoritative. Do not fly in rain or thunderstorms.
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Directions for Dansville.
Directions do not grant access. Verify current RAF status, permission, briefing, parking and vehicle procedures before traveling. Private-property procedures and current RAF permission apply every visit.
Dansville launch
42.5646,-77.6760
Dansville primary LZ
42.5590,-77.6834
EMERGENCY
Suspend flight operations, call 911, give the exact launch or LZ location, and provide first aid within your training.
Give the site name, exact location, access route, number of patients and known hazards. Emergency details must also remain printed at the physical site for use without cellular service.