New South Wales > Blue Mountains

Mount Ovens

Type Inland ridge and thermic
Conditions West; HG < 15 knots, PG < 10 knots
Height 450m / 1400 feet
Rating

HG Restricted: Conditions: 5 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision - Ideal conditions only. VHFOPS rating.
HG Intermediate: Conditions: 5 - 15 knots with SO supervision. VHFOPS rating.
HG Advanced: Conditions: < 15 knots. VHFOPS rating.
PG2 & PG3: Not suitable.
PG4: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with SO supervision. VHFOPS rating.
PG5: Conditions: < 10 knots. VHFOPS rating.
Overview map Site map
North of Great Western Highway, Approx 10km East of Bathurst.

Landowners

Landing on private property. Club holds a licence for launch, with conditions of use.

Contact/Responsible

BMHGC

See also

Description

All pilots must be current SAFA members. Currently a sensitive site. Must be flown in company of club members, and land owner of launch must be cobtacted before flying.

All pilots must be current BMHGC club members and current SAFA members. Currently a sensitive site. Landowner of landing must be contacted by a club member before flying.

Takeoff

Earth ramp through tree slot. Hazards: Turbulence in strong and/or crossed winds.

Landing

Primary: Directly in front of launch (long glide). Alternate: Along ridge 3km to left, next to Great Western Highway. Top: In State Forest behind launch in suitable conditions.

Flight

X-C: Good potential to West open farm lands, and East after crossing forest.

Hazards / Comments

  • Landowner of landing must be contacted 24h before flying by a club member.
  • Be aware of turbulence if wind is crossed or strong.
  • LZ is sloping and contains numerous rocks.
  • Do not leave glide to landing paddock late, especially on low performance gliders.
  • Allow at least 2000ft above launch before heading cross country to the East. Large forested area.
  • Keep an eye out for sailplanes operating out of Bathurst that often soar Mount Ovens.
  • VHF radio is required for flying at Mount Ovens. Close proximity to Bathurst regional airport. Directly in front of launch 11Km.

Emergency Services: Call 000. Bathurst Hospital (02) 6330 5311, Lithgow Hospital (02) 6350 2300