Launch is at 10,378 msl and landing at 6300 msl. 7:1 glide to LZ.

Takeoff is located atop Sandia Peak and accessable via the Sandia Peak Tramway. Launch is very narrow and steep with little room for error. Landing area is the Big Sky Landing Area which is a County dedicated park for free flight landings. Large LZ, well maintained. Surrounded by residential homes and arroyo (ditch)on east side. Albuquerque, New Mexico Rated P-4 with mountain and thermal experience. Guide Pilot required for access. Contact the local club for a list of Guide Pilots Membership in SSA required, temporary memberships available for $15.00 Rated P-4 with mountain and thermal experience. Guide Pilot required for access. Contact the local club for a list of Guide Pilots Membership in SSA required, temporary memberships available for $15.00

Summer brings strong thermal activity and potential for thunderstorms and associated turbulence and gust fronts.