HGFA CLUB: BLUE MOUNTAINS HANG GLIDING CLUB INC.
SEE MT BLACKHEATH SITE GUIDE FOR MAIN FLYING SITE INFORMATION. This is an alternative launch for pre-approved experienced pilots only.
CLUB RULES:
- All pilots must be current HGFA members.
- A site breifing must be obtained from a BMHGC safety officer before flying.
SITE LOCATION: Mount Blackheath, at the end of Mount Blackheath Road. Approx 7km from Blackheath by road. Coordinates: S 33.64373, E 150.24487. Private property for LZ.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Call 000.
- Katoomba Hospital (02) 4784 6500
- Lithgow Hospital (02) 6350 2300
ACCEPTABLE WIND
Direction: N-NE
Strength: HG < 10 knots, PG < 10 knots
LAUNCH
Description: Tree slot with wooden ramp.
Hazards: Cliff launch, turbulence, overhanging trees
LANDING AREAS
Primary: Kanimbla Valley. S 33.63226, E 150.25574. This is a large square paddock. Horses and cattle sometimes present.
Alternate: Emergency only to North of Potters Cottage. Land away from horses and riders.
Top: N/A
X-C: Good potential to West and North
REQUIRED RATING AND CONDITIONS
HG Restricted and Intermediate Certificate: Not permitted.
HG Advanced: Conditions: < 10 knots with SO supervision
PG2, PG3, PG4 Certificate: Not permitted.
PG5 Certificate: < 10 knots with SO supervision & on approved pilots list.
HAZARDS - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS
- This launch is for very skilled HG Advanced and PG5 rated pilots with inland experience.
- Pilots must be accompanied by an BMHGC SO or be a BMHGC SO themselves.
- Extremely dangerous cliff launch.
- Affected by turbulence and sensitive to wind direction and strength.
- Wind can go katabatic in landing area in late afternoon.
- PG Beware of overhanging trees.
- Do not land in any of the paddocks surrounding the green shed to North West of launch.
- Beware of seabreeze and convergence conditions in Spring, Summer and Autumn.
- Do not land near horses.
- Powerlines to north of landing.
- Turbulence in LZ in strong wind.
- Pilots must be on an approval list, managed by club SOs (like tandems on Mystic). Unapproved pilots will be cautioned.
