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530M altitude facing Easterly. The launch can get strong thermic gusts. Pilots must contact the Canungra Hang Gliding Club before flying. The well maintained launch is on private property beside a road and easy to access. Watch for other gliders face landing prior to take off. The site is flyable most afternoons during summer.
Power lines go from the left (North) of the launch down to the valley. They are clearly visible on one of the pictures of the launch.
A windsock is available at launch. There are no bins so please take your rubbish with you.. A cafe has been built across the road from launch and a web cam has been installed (http://www.chgc.asn.au/Webcam).There is no water available at the bombout so make sure you pack enough before you go for the walk back up the hill.Visiting pilot Site Fees: $20 per 2 days or $30 for 2 weeks. Pay on the Canungra website.

This site and the other sites of the CHGC are maintained by the club and on private property. When visiting the area all pilots must abide by the Pilot Code of Conduct available on the www.chgc.asn.au website.

Access

The launch is on Beechmont Road beside Rosins Lookout at Beechmont. Beechmont Road runs off Springbrook-Nerang Road. Google maps can display Rosins Lookout.

The bombout is on pocket road that runs off Springbrook-Nerang Road. It is at least a 45 minute drive there from the launch.

Rules

Must be a member of the HGFA Hang (Gliding Federation of Australia) and CHGC

ORIENTATIONS

WindNNEESESSWWNW

WEATHER

Look for yourself but listen to the local pilots!!!!

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