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Region 12 Soaring Map - Help the soaring community!
All,
I have been flying with Evergreen Soaring in Seattle, Wa for the past year but will be moving to Tehachapi, Ca for work at the end of this month. At Evergreen I have been developing a local knowledge soaring map using simple google map tools. The map has proven very valuable in documenting local soaring conditions, and very popular with with new and experienced X-C pilots alike. Here is the link to the Evergreen Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms? ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110809831428160373070.000 44fe1653a0df76f713&ll=48.306948,-121.790314&spn=0.807474,2.114868&t=p&z=10 Because of the positive feedback I have received, and that I believe that this is a very valuable tool I have created one for all of Region 12. The permissions are set so that anyone can edit the map and add content. This is an ambitious project and I need support from the Region 12 Soaring community to make it a success! Here is the link to the Region 12 Soaring Map: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms? ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=110809831428160373070.000 4583d6163152dd0622&t=p&z=10 How To / Rules: To learn how the google map tools work read this link: http://local.google.com/support/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=68480 All I ask is that you follow 6 simple rules when adding content to the map: 1) Good thermal generators or ridges that generate lift should be marked with yellow balloons, yellow lines, or yellow polygons. Try to give detailed information on the lift source. 2) Airports should be marked with a Blue line showing the approximate runway heading and length. 3) Landout fields should be marked in purple showing the usable landing area, link to photos if possible. 4) Danger areas, caution areas, or areas that consistently lack lift should be marked with red balloons, red lines, or red polygons. 5) Try to add as many pictures from the air and on ground as possible. 6) Since this map is intended to be studied, not used in flight feel, free to add as much information as possible. Thanks to all who supported the project in Seattle, and all who help out with the Region 12 map. Thanks! Michael Reid "BK" |
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