Oklahoma site requirements for pilots

1. All P2 pilots:

1. Before flying Buffalo, Heavener, or Panorama "PG Point" for the first time, receive clearance for flight at that site by a PASA instructor who is experienced flying the site.
2. The first 5 flights at each site must be made with guidance by a P4 or better pilot who is experienced flying the site.
3. Once OK'd, all subsequent flights must be made with guidance by a P3 or better pilot who is experienced flying the site.

2. All H2 Pilots:

1. The only launches rated for H2 are Heavener SW & SSE, and Buffalo East & West slopes. Buffalo Middle cliff and Panorama are H3 only! (with additional special skills)
2. The first 5 flights at Buffalo or Heavener must be made with guidance by a H4, H5, or certified instructor, who is experienced flying the site.
3. Once OK'd, all subsequent flights must be made with guidance by a H3 or better pilot who is experienced flying the site.

3. All P2 & H2 pilots - additional limitations for Novice flight:

1. Should fly only in smooth winds of (18 mph/HG, 8 mph/PG) or less and gusty winds to (11 mph/HG, 5 mph/PG).
2. If foot launching, should launch only on slopes 2:1 to 7:1, where wind is within 25° of being straight up the slope.
3. Should maintain heading within 90° of directly into wind, and within 45° of directly into wind below 60' AGL.
4. Flight speed: Should not attempt to fly slowly when encountering lift but, instead, concentrate on maintaining attitude, heading, and airspeed. Slow flight might result in a stall, which could be hazardous within 500’ of any object.
5. Fly only in stable conditions such as morning, evening, or overcast days.

4. All P3, P4, & P5 pilots:

1. Before flying Buffalo, Heavener, or Panorama "PG Point" for the first time, receive site orientation by a P3 or better pilot experienced flying the site.

5. All H3, H4, & H5 pilots:

1. Before flying Buffalo, Heavener, or Panorama "PG Point" for the first time, receive site orientation by a H3 or better pilot experienced flying the site.