Inland hills SW
2100'/650m asl 1200'/ 360m agl Novice / Intermediate
Overview map Site map
95km NE of Melbourne. In the Switzerland Ranges, north of Yea. Vicroads map 61 E5. Take off is found by following Chisolm Rd off the Ghin Ghin Rd. Chisolm Rd is aprox. 2km past Highlands.

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)

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Mt Broughton (Thistle Hill)

Large grassy hill. Weather station: 0432 114 177 or if not working 0431 554 683. Note: If the weather station is in hibernate mode, all you will hear is a beep as your call wakes it up. In that case hang up, wait five minutes and call back.

Takeoff

In summer this takeoff is covered with thistles.

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.

Hang gliders

The site rating depends on the landing ground used. a) For "Restricted license pilots" a suitable landing paddock north of the road is available, provisional to daily permission - check with contacts. b) The regular landing paddocks, south of the road are available without notice to all club members - the site is rated Intermediate in these circumstances.

Flight

Ridge soarable in a moderate south westerly, thermals can be expected during the warmer months. Flights from here on Leonardo

Hazards/Comments

Turn around is approximately half an hour by car. Many single wire (SWER) powerlines are in this area.