| Inland hills | SW |
| 2100'/650m asl 1200'/ 360m agl | PG: Novice, HG: Intermediate |
Landowners
The take off owners (Alan and Dianne) are located in the building on the right hand side of the road 1km from the take off area. The PG landing zone farmer (David) is often on site. HG pilots check with contacts for details of LZ owners south of Switzerland Rd. All this area is private land. Respect the cattle, give cattle plenty of space, there is a lot of paddock available. Use gates and styles where provided. Be considerate, show respect for the landowners and their property. You fly there only because of their blessing.Contact
MHGC, PG - John Archibald (0418 589 330), Andrew Medew (0425 702 957)Responsible
SkyhighMt Broughton (Thistle Hill)
Large grassy hill. Nov 11: The new weather station is now operational. A summary web page is also available. There is no SMS, phone or radio access to this weather station.
At the request of the landowners, no motorized flight (PPG/PHG) is permitted in the vicinity of this site.
As a rule, do not conduct PPG/PHG flights near free flying sites unless you're certain that this will not endanger the goodwill which
allows us to fly.
Takeoff
Landing
Paragliders
The PG landing paddock is located directly at the base of the hill. GPS: 55 H 0358715 UTM 5888504. Access to it is off Newell Rd via Switzerland Rd. Follow the laneway from the cattle yards on Newell Rd. directly toward the base of the hill. This is an easy glide for PGs providing they head towards the landing paddock once they descend to the tree-line, the best thermals are often found around the landing paddock itself! This site is suitable for novices but they are warned to avoid the strong thermic conditions that occur during the peak of the day in the summer.
The farmer, David, is friendly and frequently on site. Vehicles are to be left near the cattle yards during periods of fire danger (most of the summer period) however vehicles can access directly the LZ at other times.
David does not want anyone to land on his property during total fire ban days. This effectively means we cannot fly there on total fire ban days.
Hang gliders
The regular landing paddocks south of the road are available without notice. Another landing paddock north of the road is available provisional to daily permission - check with contacts.