Paragliding Ed Levin_'1750', CA

Ed Levin County Park in Milpitas, California, offers a popular paragliding site suitable for pilots of all levels, from beginners to advanced. The park features multiple launch points, each with specific rating and experience requirements. The main launches are at 300 feet, 600 feet, and 1750 feet above the landing zone, with additional training slopes at 40, 50, and 60 feet. The site is known for good thermalling conditions and the potential for cross-country flights. There are no trees or significant obstacles at the launch points, making it a safe and accessible location for paragliding. However, caution is advised when launching from the 1750-foot Back Side launch due to potential rotor conditions. To fly at Ed Levin, pilots must: - Be a member of USHPA. - Be a full or visiting member of the Wings of Rogallo Northern California Hang Gliding Association Inc. - Have the appropriate rating and experience as per the site procedures. - Sign the WOR Ed Levin Waiver and the SCCPD Ed Levin Waiver. For detailed site procedures and requirements, refer to the Ed Levin Site Procedures document. For more information, visit: - [Wilder Adventures - Ed Levin](https://www.wilderadventures.com/launch/800/ed-levin-fremont) - [Sierra Hang Gliding - Ed Levin Park](https://www.sierrahg.com/ed-levin-park) - [Wings of Rogallo - Ed Levin](https://wingsofrogallo.org/ed-levin/) - [Paragliding Lessons - Ed Levin Flying Site](https://www.paragliding-lessons.com/ed-levin-flying-site/) - [Bay Area Hang Gliding Club - Ed Levin](http://www.bhgc.org/sites/#site_ed-levin-sled-heaven-ca) For weather forecasts, check [NOAA Weather](https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=37.461324&lon=-121.859979&site=rev&unit=0&lg=en&FcstType=text#.Y1j_1T1Bypo). Emergency frequency: 147.495 MHz.