HGFA CLUB: BLUE MOUNTAINS HANG GLIDING CLUB INC.
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 is currently under review as a new fence has been constructed across the takeoff area - use caution.
SITE LOCATION: On Razorback Road, Approx 10km East of Sofala.
EMERGENCY SERVICES: Call 000.
- Bathurst Hospital (02) 6330 5311
- Lithgow Hospital (02) 6350 2300
ACCEPTABLE WIND
Direction: South (under review)
Strength: HG & PG < 15 knots (under review)
LAUNCH
Description: Grassy slope with scattered trees
Hazards: Numerous rocks and thistles in LZ
LANDING AREAS
Primary: Directly below launch, next to Turon River.
Alternate: N/A
Top: N/A
X-C: Good potential to North.
REQUIRED RATING AND CONDITIONS
- HG Restricted Certificate: Conditions: < 10 knots with SO supervision.
- HG Intermediate Certificate: Conditions: < 10 knots with duty pilot supervision.
- HG Advanced: Conditions: < 15 knots.
- PG2 & PG3 Certificates: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with SO supervision.
- PG4 Certificate: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with duty pilot supervision.
- PG5 Certificate: Conditions: < 15 knots.
HAZARDS - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - BRIEFING REQUIREMENTS
- Wind direction in LZ is usually 90° to launch direction, from either direction.
- There are minimal landing options in the valley to west until town of Sofala.
- Site is rarely flown and may have changed since this site guide was prepared.
- Currently under review due to new fences in launch area. This site guide may be incorrect.
