HGFA CLUB: BLUE MOUNTAINS HANG GLIDING CLUB INC.
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CLUB RULES:
- All pilots must be current HGFA members.
- Visiting pilots welcome.
- A site breifing must be obtained from a BMHGC safety officer before flying.
SITE LOCATION: Off Howards Drive, Mount Rankin. Approx 15km by road from Bathurst.
Coordinates: S 33.32232, E 149.50957
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. 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.
