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New South Wales > Blue Mountains

Sofala

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

Launch Navigate Map

On Razorback Road, Approx 10km East of Sofala.

Landowners - ?

Contact

Alexander Drew ([no information]), BMHGC

Responsible

BMHGC

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

Grassy slope with scattered trees.

Grassy slope with scattered trees, fence through upper part of launch area.

Landing

Primary: Directly below launch, next to Turon River. Alternate: N/A. Top: N/A. Hazards: Numerous rocks and thistles in LZ.

Flight

X-C: Good potential to North.

Hazards / Comments

Wind direction in LZ is usually 90° to launch direction, from either direction.
There are minimal landing options in the valley to west until town of Sofala.
Site is rarely flown and may have changed since this site guide was prepared.

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