Aussie Group Flights Team - GA Sunday: Hoodoo Drift

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:parachute: Briefing Card — The Hoodoo Drift

Rascle Paraglider — Low & Slow Adventure

:world_map: Route Overview

Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
A serene, slow‑flight exploration through Bryce Amphitheatre’s hoodoo maze, rim points, and desert valleys.

  • Departure: Sunset Point Rim

  • Break Stop: Fairyland Point — 15 min rest

  • Arrival: Bryce Point overlook

  • Total Distance: ~30 NM

  • Cruise Speed: 35–40 kts

  • Altitude Band: 7,800–8,500 ft

  • Estimated Duration: 1 hr 10 min (including break)

:national_park: Scenic Highlights

Segment Landmark Description
1 Sunset Point Launch rim with panoramic amphitheatre view
2 Bryce Amphitheatre Iconic hoodoos glowing red‑gold in afternoon light
3 Fairy Castle Clustered spires and deep shadowed gullies
4 Fairyland Point (Break) Flat rim shelf, hoodoos below, ideal rest stop
5 Paria Valley Wide open basin with soft desert haze
6 Inspiration Point Elevated rim, long shadows across canyon
7 Bryce Point Final overlook, warm amber light and vast horizon

:sunrise: Lighting & Atmosphere

  • Time of Day: Early morning

  • Light: Warm amber glow from the west

  • Sky: Pale blue with desert haze

  • Mood: Calm, drifting, immersive

  • Shadows: Long and soft, defining hoodoo depth

:sports_medal: Event Badge — Hoodoo Drift Navigator

A sandstone‑themed badge featuring:

  • Stylised hoodoo spires forming the central silhouette

  • A paraglider canopy arcing above the formations

  • Warm canyon‑red and gold palette

  • “Hoodoo Drift Navigator” engraved along the lower band

  • Clean, label‑free design consistent with your established badge style

This badge is awarded for completing the full Bryce Canyon paraglider loop with stable low‑speed handling and terrain‑aware navigation.

:performing_arts: Narrative

A slow, floating journey through Bryce Canyon’s hoodoo labyrinth — drifting above sandstone spires and desert valleys in the Rascle Paraglider.

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Details to follow. Hope you can join us.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS INFORMATION IS FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY.

Regards, Paul

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Event: Low & Slow - Hoodoo Drift
Sim: MSFS2024
Aircraft: Rascle Paraglider
Speed: 30 to 40 knots
Server: South East Asia
Sim Time: 7:00am
Route: See attached plan below
Alt: 9,500' for avoiding terrain but mostly fly just above the terrain level.
Start: 10:00z
Duration: 1hr 10mins
Distance: 30nm 


Take off from Bryce Canyon(KBCE)
Track 179 deg to Bryce Amphitheatre Drift(WP1) 5.4nm
Track 303 deg to Sunset Point(WP2) 0.4nm
Track 129 deg to the Cathedral(WP3) 0.6nm
Track 077 deg to Fairy Castle(WP4) 0.2nm
Track 025 deg to Mormon Temple(WP5) 0.9nm
Track 095 deg to Bristlecone Point(WP6) 0.6nm
Track 299 deg to Tower Bridge(WP7) 0.7nm
Track 031 deg to Fairyland Canyon(WP8) 0.8nm +++ 15 min break +++
Full Stop Landing at Fairyland Canyon(WP8)
Take Off from Fairyland Canyon(WP8)
Track 100 deg to Sinking Ship(WP9) 0.4nm
Track 010 deg to Historic Tropic Ditch(WP10) 1.6nm
Track 214 deg to Boat Mesa(WP11) 1.9nm
Track 208 deg to Inspiration Point(WP12) 2.2nm
Track 122 deg to Bryce Point(WP13) 0.8nm
Track 060 deg to Tropic(WP14) 3.5nm
Track 033 deg to Gravel Hill(WP15) 3.3nm
Track 316 deg to Henderson Point(WP16) 3.4nm
Track 255 deg to Bryce Canyon(KBCE) 3.2nm
Full Stop Landing at Bryce Canyon(KBCE)


Airport Details:

Bryce Canyon(KBCE)
Elev: 7,566'
RW 03/21 Bituminous 7,378'
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Flight plans to support the event …

Little NavMap:

VFR Bryce Canyon (KBCE) to Bryce Canyon (KBCE).lnmpln (4.3 KB)

MSFS2024:

VFR Bryce Canyon (KBCE) to Bryce Canyon (KBCE).pln (5.0 KB)

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