HGFA CLUB: BLUE MOUNTAINS HANG GLIDING CLUB INC.
CLUB RULES:
- All pilots must be current HGFA members.
- Visiting pilots welcome.
- A site briefing must be obtained from a BMHGC safety officer before flying.
S 33.41652, E 149.77762. Private property, both takeoff and landing.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Call 000.
Bathurst Hospital (02) 6330 5311
Lithgow Hospital (02) 6350 2300
ACCEPTABLE WIND
Direction: West
Strength: HG < 15 knots, PG < 10 knots
LAUNCH
Description: Earth ramp through tree slot
Hazards: Turbulence in strong and/or crossed winds
LANDING AREAS
Primary: Directly in front of launch (long glide)
Alternate: Along ridge 3km to left, next to Great Western Highway
Top: N/A
X-C: Good potential to West open farm lands, and East after crossing forest
REQUIRED RATING for CONDITIONS
- HG Restricted Certificate: Conditions: 5 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision - Ideal conditions only. VHFOPS rating.
- HG Intermediate Certificate: Conditions: 5 - 15 knots with SO supervision. VHFOPS rating.
- HG Advanced: Conditions: < 15 knots. VHFOPS rating.
- PG2 & PG3 Certificates: Conditions: 2 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision - Ideal conditions only. VHFOPS rating.
- PG4 Certificate: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with SO supervision. VHFOPS rating.
- PG5 Certificate: Conditions: < 10 knots. VHFOPS rating.
HAZARDS - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS
- Land owner of launch must be contacted 24h before flying by email. Contact via club member for visitors.
- Be aware of turbulence if wind is crossed or strong.
- LZ is sloping and contains numerous rocks.
- Do not leave glide to landing paddock late, especially on low performance gliders.
- Allow at least 2000ft above launch before heading cross country to the East. Large forested area.
- Keep an eye out for sailplanes operating out of Bathurst that often soar Mount Ovens.
- VHF radio is required for flying at Mount Ovens. Close proximity to Bathurst regional airport. Directly in front of launch 11Km.
