The Blue Mountains Hang Gliding Club executive requests, that with the efforts to manage COVID-19 requiring a collective community response, all pilots consider the appropriateness of flying from the Mount Blackheath launch for the coming months.
The Blackheath launch, and resulting free flight activity conducted, is in a relatively remote location. The pick up or LZ retrievals required would be difficult to conduct in light of current health social contact guidelines and emergency management expectations.
While at present the land manager of the site has kept the site open this situation could change in the future resulting in formal site closure.
Please be a considerate and responsible pilot and seriously assess your need to fly at Blackheath during this current community threat.
BMHGC Committee
