Park Information

• Ed Levin Park is open year-round from 8am-Sunset
• Vehicle entry fee: $6 (Tap to Pay not currently accepted)
  • Main parking lot
  • Short-term parking, gear drop area, portable toilet, potable water spigot
  • Permanent restroom near main lot
• Cattle may be present in the site—do not approach and give them space
• A first aid kit is located in the lockbox in the landing zone, 20ft North of the vehicle entrance gate. The combination to the lockbox is 0911

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 (without a SCCP permit)
• Report any accidents, incidents or concerns using this form
• Flying with a cell phone, radio and satellite tracker is recommended

Site Requirements

• Visiting pilots must be accompanied by a full WOR member
• Must be 18+ years old
• Everyone, including spectators and drivers, must sign the SCCP Ed Levin Waiver (put ‘Wings of Rogallo’ under ‘Name of Instructor or Organization’)
• Hiking into the park before the park opens is allowed; flying hours are 8:00 am → 1 hour before sunset (includes packing, loading, retrieving vehicles)
• Do not fly when the Emergency X is displayed in the LZ
• No packing up in the LZ

600’ Launches (North, West, South)

Rating Requirements: P3/H3, or P2/H2 with instructor, or P2/H2 with:

• 3 flights ≥300′ AGL (any site), and
• Site intro + first site flight observed by a qualified P4/H4

Winds: SE-W

HG: 0-15mph, ideal 10mph

PG: 0-15mph, ideal 8mph

Glide ratio: 3.5:1

• Three slopes for west, southwest, and south wind directions
• The “North” launch faces west, the “West” launch faces southwest, and the “South” launch faces south
• Access by hiking from 300’ or via locked gate and 600′ access road
• Large windsock present
• Technical launches—rocks behind/below North & West launches
• South launch may be in rotor in west wind
• In wind with any north component, the wind comes up the canyon containing the launch site road, and produces sink/turbulence on the other side of the ridge

Bi-Wingual Pilots

Pilots holding both HG and PG ratings (P2/H2+) may follow the requirements of the higher rating. Example: A H4/P2 may paraglide from the 600’ launch without a formal site intro.

Landing Zone (LZ)

• Large, flat, obstacle-free; usable for all launches
• Wind varies—common direction is light S in the morning, strengthening and clocking around to WNW by early afternoon
• Be cautious of rotor behind trees when wind is S-SE
• Clear the LZ immediately after landing—no packing in LZ

Spot Landings

• There are two spot landing targets with cones –  make sure to reset cones after landing
• Maintain awareness and walk to packing area if other pilots are coming to land

Top Landing

• Allowed at all launches if the launch area is clear

Kiting Practice

• P2 pilots may kite in the west side of the LZ (west of windsock)
• All other areas must remain open for landing traffic

Weather

• Typical pattern:
  • Morning: light upslope winds; strong inversion common
  • Afternoon: increasing winds shift to NW (Bay Breeze) around 11am(summer), often making flying unsafe
• Typically not soarable in winter due to lack of heat, outside of pre-frontal conditions. In other seasons, soarable conditions are frequent when the wind direction is south
• Post-frontal: road to top often closed to vehicles due to moisture
• Summer soaring limited by inversion, though skilled pilots occasionally break through

WindSlammer

Mt. Allison WX Station (closest but not always representative)

Oakland Sounding

Windy Airgram

Vehicle Access

Gate Locks

• Access roads are locked
• Locks must be closed immediately after passing.
• Gate codes listed on member page; updated annually Feb 1.

Vehicle Rules

• Drivers & passengers must have completed liability waivers
• Valid driver’s license + CA-compliant insurance required
• Carpool when possible
• Speed limits: 15 mph on hill roads, 5 mph near buildings
• Only high-clearance 4WD/AWD allowed on 600’ and 1750’ access roads
• No unattended vehicles on the road next to LZ

Road Conditions

• 600’ and 1750’ roads close after rain – a“CLOSED” sign will be posted at the bottom entrance gate
• 300’ paved road usually remains open
• Check SCCP website or call park office (408) 262-6980 for road status

Instruction

If you would like to instruct at Ed Levin, either non-commercially or commercially, fill out this Instructor Application form and contact the Ed Levin Site Chair for additional information about the process and requirements. Approved instructor list