Black Knob in Depth
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Launch:
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A short 15 minute walk up a steep hill will get you to launch which is at 4,220 ft MSL.
The launch is grassy and paraglider line friendly. The upper part of the launch is flat with a
steadily increasing slope to the edge of a cliff. Launch is 120 feet wide, but the running distance is
short before you come to the brush. However, You have plenty of time to abort if
needed before you get close to the cliff. Recommendations are for P2/H2 if launch skills are good, and
a DHV1-2 wing because of the long 5 to 1 glide.
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Landing:
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The LZ is 1.7 miles from launch. Beware of power lines and trees.
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Emergency landing:
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There is a bailout LZ 424 feet below and to the right of launch. Beware of power lines and trees.
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Contacts:
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David Maggard (828) 258-8036 Paragliding
Mark VanDergalien (828) 628-4638 Hang Gliding, gate opening
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Radios:
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149.700
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Directions:
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Black Knob is about 20 minutes SE of Asheville, NC.
Take Hwy 74-A towards Lake Lure/Chimney Rock (exit 53a off I-40), go 4 miles
Left on Old Fort Rd, go 5 miles
Left on Spring Mt. Rd at the church (gravel), follow to green gate
Do NOT proceed through gate without a guide as it will be locked behind you.
Mark lives at the house above the gate and he is a local pilot, so stop in and
ask him to guide you.
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