New South Wales > Far North Coast
Montes
| Type | Inland Ridge |
| Conditions | PG SE to ENE 5-15kt / HG: ESE through to ENE 4-20kt. |
| Height | 750ft (250m) AMSL |
| Rating | PG4 / HG4 |
Landowners
Private Property - The owners of Launch and both Landing Zones live on site. DO NOT ENTER WITHOUT 'CHECKING-IN'.
Contact/Responsible
Northern Rivers Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club NSW 2486 Australia
The site is a combination of three private properties. Please do not enter any property until you have been inducted. The Owners live on-site.
- All pilots MUST be a registered member of the NRGHPGC and have completed a Site Induction.
- Site Check-In prior to entering the site is mandatory.
- Visiting pilots MUST be accompanied by local or frequent NRHGPGC member.
- All pilots MUST carry a UHF radio - Ch. 20 Tone Squelch 97.4.
- Due to the proximity of the Ballina Broadcast Area any XC south requires a flight plan and the carriage and use of VHF.
- There are significant risks associated with flying this site. The NO LANDING AREA is to be avoided wherever possible. The owner of this property has made it clear that we are not permitted to land on his property. If under an emergency situation, you are forced to land in this area, you MUST leave the area as soon as possible (do not pack up in the field) and contact a Club Committee member to notify them of the landing. The club committee will then decide on the best course of action.
- PG2 may only fly under the on-site supervision of a CFI / Senior Safety Officer (SSO) / or Safety Officer (SO) ONLY after the conditions considered by the supervising pilot have been assessed and deemed to be suitable for that pilot.
- PG3 may only fly under the on-site supervision of a CFI / Senior Safety Officer (SSO) / Safety Officer (SO).
- Due to the serious consequences for Non-Compliance at this site pilots are expected to uphold a zero-tolerance standard for rule violations. Any failure to comply with NRHGPGC rules & code of conduct will result in consequences, including possible suspension from the Club.
Hazards / Comments
Due to the complexities and restrictions of this site please DO NOT fly here or enter the property until you have been inducted. The induction will be recorded on your membership profile. The induction will give you all the information you need to fly Montes safely and in accordance with the restrictions imposed on the NRHGPGC.