Launch Site
Schauinsland launch is at 1180 m NN (007º 53' 26'' O 47º 54' 38'' N). The launch site is located at an altitude of 1180m NN (47°54'35" N 7°53'23" E). The areas for setup and take-off must be observed. The town square is oriented almost to the west (260'). As shown in the picture, the take-off run should be parallel to the right edge of the forest in the direction of the wind turbines (do not let the wind turbines drift to the centre or to the left in the take-off run).
The conditions must allow safe access to the landing site at the valley station. (The wooden mat is not a landing area approved for flight operations). Before take-off, the measured data from various weather stations (e.g. Feldberg) must be checked for airworthy conditions.
The pure sensation at the take-off site as well as the measurement data from the Holfuy station at the take-off site are not sufficient and can lead to dangerous misjudgement. In the case of southern and eastern locations, for example, there are large lee eddies, even if there is an apparently steady downwind at the take-off site.
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Noncomplying pilots will be banned from flying at Schauinsland immediately!
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Getting there
To protect the environment, pilots are expected to use the cable car. If this isn’t possible, please carpool. Vehicles have to be parked on the public parking spaces at the mountain pass; the area at the bend above launch is reserved for unloading exclusively.
Recommended flying path
After launch, fly towards the two windmills. When reaching Holzschlägermatte (meadow), turn right slightly. Minimum altitude should be 1060 m. If you’re lower, consider an outlanding on Holzschlägermatte. Cross the cable car with reasonable distance and continue to the intermediate station keeping clear of the hillside. Not later than at the intermediate station cross the cable car again and fly towards the landing zone.
Remember to keep a minimum distance of 100 m to all facilities of the cable car at all times!
Landing
Depending on the wind direction (keep an eye on the wind sleeve in time), the landing zone is approached with right or left turns. Touch-down should be level with the wind sleeve (see image). When turning left, pay attention to not fly over the facilities of the cable car. Leave the landing zone quickly. To avoid damage to the meadow, pilots must pack on areas with low vegetation and return carefully to the valley station.
The landing area is temporarily used for farming kettle. If there’s kettle on the meadow, please land keeping an appropriate distance. We recommend that you gather your equipment quickly, especially if the flock comprises calves, and pack behind the fence.
Landing in other areas is forbidden (for example on the parking lot of the cable car or the adjacent meadows).
Emergency
Telephones for emergency calls are available both at the hill and valley station. All rescue services can be reached via 112. There are first aid kits at launch behind the information board and by the sign at the packing area next to the landing zone.
In case a helicopter is needed, you may not launch or fly during the rescue operation. The Schauinslandbahn must be informed about the helicopter request. They also need to be informed if an accident happens without need for rescue service.
- Emergency number: 112
- Schauinslandbahn: +49 761 4511-742
- Download emergency numbers as V-Card
Mountain resuce service staff knows the terrain fairly well, but needs some directions to the crash site if it’s not close the launch or landing zone.
The valley between the windmills on Holzschlägermatte and the intermediate station is called Langenbachtal.
Liabilty
All pilots fly at their own risk. No claims shall be made against the site holder or its representatives based on use of the flying site.
Last not least
We ask all pilots to respect all rules, in order to avoid jeopardizing the Schauinsland flying site.
Further Info
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