scoping out new flying sites

[smurfsky101]

So i've been staring at google earth for a little while looking for new places to fly...
Things that look promising at least from an aerial view

SSE Royal Orchards, Afton - VA @ 2299 Ft, 1693 vertical

SSE . Road access behind gate, very very very serious signs saying not to trespass
See background info on the property http://www.dupontcastle.com/castles/royalorc.htm . Obviously would be a one in ... never chance to get permission to fly there, but it does look interesting.


ESE Pasture Fence Mtn, Doylesville - VA - 2900 FT MSL, 1700 ft vertical

Didnt get a chance to drive by, but by air that pasture area does look launchable


Bucks Elbow Mtn, Crozet -VA - 3132 FT MSL, 2300 ft vertical

May be a gated road to get to the top
Here are some photos from the ritzy property up top https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p983379



Flying Bergton w/ Randy the other week got me itching to discover someplace new to fly. I checked out Flattop today, and it's a goal of mine to fly there this spring, gorgeous view

[smurfsky101]

NW Ravens Roost Overlook - Wintergreen Resort - VA 3200 FT MSL, 1900 vertical

Not sure if this has been done before, but might be doable

[Dunegoon]

Ravens Roost VA was flown in the 70s and early 80s. Only went there twice. It was a cliff launch. When I was part of the KHK crew we drove from the Outer Banks to fly there. I remember very nice evening magic conditions. Always problems getting permission to fly and land there. That was 37 years ago.

I am sure some other pilots might have more details to add.

CF