Rotor

Pilots should be aware that the trees in front of the launch at Firle have been slowly growing, despite the unintentional ministrations of various pilots over the years... We have asked if we could prune them but this request was denied.

In stronger winds these trees present a significant risk of rotor, which can extend to several hundred feet behind the car park.

Hence pilots should avoid launching or landing in the centre of the field and downwind thereof.
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There are often large horse boxes and the like in site car parks. These can induce turbulence, so landing downwind of them should be avoided.
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Many of our sites present rotor/turbulence hazards. No matter how experienced you may be, do read the sites guide regularly to refresh and/or update yourself on the known hazards. Remember, the sites are constantly changing as vegetation grows or is cut down.