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Prior to first flights, visiting local & international pilots should contact the administrating club for site rules, protocols and hazards.
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New South Wales > Blue Mountains

Mount Rankin

Type
Conditions	ESE, Strength: HG < 15 knots, PG < 15 knots
Height
Rating	HG Restricted: Conditions: 5 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision. VHFOPS rating. HG Intermediate: Conditions: 5 - 15 knots with duty pilot supervision. VHFOPS rating. HG Advanced: Conditions: < 15 knots. VHFOPS rating. PG2 & PG3: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with SO supervision. VHFOPS rating. PG4: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with duty pilot supervision. VHFOPS rating. PG5: Conditions: < 15 knots. VHFOPS rating.

Launch Navigate Map

Off Howards Drive, Mount Rankin. Approx 15km by road from Bathurst.

Landowners - ?

Contact

Alexander Drew ([no information]), BMHGC

Responsible

BMHGC

See also

NSWHPA site guide entry

Description

All pilots must be current SAFA members. Visiting pilots welcome. A site briefing must be obtained from a BMHGC safety officer before flying.

Takeoff

Grassed open area in wide tree slot. Hazards: Powerline to North of launch.

Landing

Primary: Directly below launch. Alternate: Paddock across the road. Top: Yes behind launch, wide open area.

Flight

X-C: Good potential to West.

Hazards / Comments

Beware of powerline to North of launch that runs from top of ridge out to road, strung high above ground
Pilots must speak to the land owner before going up the hill, he is getting older, son lives next door and also friendly to us.
VHF radio required
Beware of sailplanes operating from nearby Bathurst Soaring Club. It is advised to call and make them aware of HG & PG operations at Mount Rankin. Ph: 0438 464 076
See map below for VHF radio frequencies (click to enlarge)

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