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"I am not a professional pilot, nor a serious competitor. I am just a dedicated paragliding pilot who has had the fortune of flying in several fun sites around the world. Richfield Utah, offers some of the most consistent paragliding sites that I've visited. I've seen pilots from across the globe come to Richfield and get a healthy dose of good flying. Between all of the sites, Cove launch is probably my favorite launch in Richfield. Cove is flyable most of the day (for at least 5 hours every day). This often means that pilots get more airtime here than many other mountain sites (ones with relatively small daily flying “windows”). This consistent airtime coupled with the variety of launches, makes Cove excellent for a wide range of pilots (from beginner to competitor). With 3300' of descent, even a “sled ride” is worth driving up. As with any mountain site, conditions can vary considerably (which is part of the fun and challenge). With a weather station at launch, pilots can check out flying conditions prior to heading up there. The dirt road to cove is an easy drive (with some rough spots), and typical for a mountain site. The only thing that would make Cove even better would be if there was a cable car to launch for winter access (the flying season there is usually May to November). Some of best characteristics making the Richfield sites some of the best mountain flying areas around are, relatively consistent weather patterns, good access to an assortment of launch sites, the large valley that the Richfield area sits in (creating the consistency, and offering plenty of LZs), great cross-country potential, and friendly locals, especially Stacy.”… Thanks. Fio
- Fio Antagonini- (St. George Utah) -

COVE CLUB:
This is everyone that has launched from Cove launch and benched all the way to the peak of Cove!

"You have not flown Utah until you have flown Cove." - Jochen Rink -

"The best ridge lift I have ever flown!" - Pierre Beney (France) -

"Cove may very well be the best site in Utah!" - Todd Nielson -

Cove is now a registered USHPA site under the administration of CUASA, and official chapter of USHPA. We have a few rules that we must have pilots follow when using Cove. Those instructions are as follows:
    1. P-3 or Mountain flying clinic or instructor supervision required
2. Membership in USHPA and CUASA required (CLICK HERE for Application), Flying while not a CUASA member places the site in jeopardy with the National Forest Service . As such is a violation of USHPA SOP 12-7 and is punishable by temporary or permanent revocation of ratings.
3. In Southwest flow stay even with or west of Pharoh's ridge unless you attain 11,000 feet altitude (even with the peak - because Pharoh's Tomb is a 0 lift situation)
4. In North and West cycles: use the north launch.
5. The ridge rules “right of way” are to be followed at all times.
6. Helmets are required and must be worn any time you are attached to the glider.
7. North side launches must be done from one of the established launch areas.

Directions to Cove Launch from Richfield, Utah;		Click on thumbnails to see pictures
	A: B: C: D:	A. From Richfield, head south on Hwy 89 about 3 miles to the a town called 'Central'. Find your way to the middle of town. When you have come to the middle of town, there will be a park on the west side of the road and a tricky intersection. You make a kind of zigzag to continue going south on Main Street. This is the picture above. B. After traveling south from the Central intersection about 1 1/2 miles, you will join a road following the foothills of Cove Mountain. This is called Landslide Road. Turn left. C. The next turnoff comes a little quicker. When you pass two houses, the turnoff onto Thompson Basin Road is on the right. D. Once you are on Thompson Basin Road, you will have a hard time not making it all the way to launch. When you see the radio towers, you know you are there.