Victoria > East Inland

Eagle Rise

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Type Inland ridge
Conditions S, SE, SSW
Height 1,200'/365m agl, 1,850'/565m asl
Rating HG only - Intermediate
Near Beechworth, 210km NE of Melbourne.

Near Myrtleford. To find launch ring Gabriel or contact Alpine Paragliding or Bright Backpackers for instructions. Vicroads Map 35 C8.

Landowners - ?

Contact

MHGC , Alpine Paragliding (0407 573 879, 03 5755 1753), Bright Backpackers , Gabriel Toniolo (0407544511)

Responsible

NEVHGC

Description

Large inland ridge. Hang gliding only.

Takeoff

Open grassy ground ramp, suitable for hang gliders and paragliders but closed for paragliding (except school use) due to the sensitive nature of the new LZ's used by the paraglider pilots.

Landing

The paddock directly in front is sensitive and landing there could result in the site being closed. The original Pines landing paddocks are still to be used. They are to the right of launch (west) across Zig Zag Road, with the dam and windsock. Land parallel to the road but to the west (i.e. to the right) of the dam. Ensure you land there or well away from the immediate bombout options in front and to the immediate east. Observe usual gate etiquette and don't drive into paddock. Drive slowly on dirt road to minimise dust when passing houses. Before going XC, please check the map for allowed and forbidden landing paddocks in the area. Bombout elevation is 800-900'/250-270m asl.

Flight

Controlled airspace exists over launch C LL 4500. You must check current Albury VTC or Melbourne VNC for any changes.

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