New South Wales > Blue Mountains

Wolgan

Type
Conditions NE, HG < 5 knots
Height
Rating HG Restricted and Intermediate: Not permitted. HG Advanced: Conditions: <5 knots. PG not permitted, launch area unsuitable.
Overview map Site map
Wolgan Valley, Approx 30 minutes drive North of Lithgow towards Newnes (4WD Only).

Landowners - ?

Contact

Alexander Drew ([no information]), BMHGC

Responsible

BMHGC

See also

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

HG ONLY Metal Ramp overhanging cliff in low heath and scattered trees. Advanced cliff launch. Hazards: Light wind only launch.

Landing

In Wolgan Valley to right of launch. Alternate: N/A. Top: N/A.

Flight

X-C: Good potential to West and South.

Hazards / Comments

  • This is strictly an Advanced HG site only and can only be flown in light NE winds.

  • Ensure ramp is made structurally sound before launching, tree growing through ramp at present.

  • Unknown who constructed the launch ramp.

  • This site is an extremely dangerous cliff launch.

  • Watch for numerous rocks in LZ.

  • This guide is from historic information only. No current BMHGC members have ever flown from this site.

  • Site closed due to no maintainence.

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