New South Wales > Far North Coast
Broadwater National Park
Type | Coastal Dunes |
Conditions | -ESE 12-16 knots (PG) 16-23 knots (HG) |
Height | 30' / 10m |
Rating | PG4 / HG4 |
- Mandatory VHF Carriage - Check status of NOTAM Navigate Map
- Mandatory VHF Carriage - Check status of NOTAM Navigate Map
Landowners
National Parks & Wildlife Service NSW
Contact/Responsible
Northern Rivers Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club NSW 2486 AustraliaAll flying at Broadwater is conducted in accordance with the signed Consent by NSW National Parks and and Wildlife Service.
- All pilots MUST be a registered member of the NRGHPGC and have completed a Site Induction.
- Site Check-In prior to flying is mandatory.
- All pilots MUST carry a VHF radio and monitor CTAF frequency 124.2 mhz.
- All pilots MUST carry a UHF radio - Ch. 19 Tone Squelch 97.4.
- All pilots MUST check the status of the Military Low Flying Area R638D (SFC to NOTAM). If R638D is active - flying is not permitted.
- Please check the tides and avoid flying at High Tide.
- PG2/HG2: PG2/HG2 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 suitable for that pilot.
- PG3/HG3: PG3/HG3 may only fly under the on-site supervision of a CFI / Senior Safety Officer (SSO) / Safety Officer (SO).
- NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service monitor this site with Surveillance Cameras and frequent patrols.
- Commercial Operators are not permitted under this consent and MUST apply for an Eco Pass.
- 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.
- Penalties Apply for non-compliance to site rules – Northern Rivers Hang Gliding & Paragliding Club has NPWS consent under the National Parks & Wildlife Regulation 2019.
Hazards / Comments
Due to the complexities and restrictions of this site please DO NOT fly here 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 Broadwater safely and in accordance with the restrictions imposed on the NRHGPGC.
DO NOT LAUNCH OR LAND OUTSIDE OF AUTHORISED AREAS.
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