| Inland hill | N and W |
| 300'/ 90m agl, 1800' / 545m asl | Restricted |
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Mr Norm Ross, Heyfield ParkContact/Responsible
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Mt Hollowback
Mt Hollowback is a grassy, volcanic pimple sticking out of the plains north of Ballarat. It has two microwave towers on the western 'peak' with a good sealed road to the open takeoff areas. Popular with aeromodellers and novice pilots.Takeoff
NORTH FACE
Launch either from below the towers or at the base of the eastern hill for ground skimming flights. It is usually necessary to fly right, across the road to avoid landing in crops below the tower. This presents no difficulties and makes for good STU-NOVICE flights in good winds. Being of gentle slope, the north side is not worth a long trip for soaring pilots. Winds need to be about 18kts for even a meagre height gain and at that stage turbulence is noticeable. Thermals are often available but somewhat unuseable given the high winds needed for ridge soaring.
WEST FACE
Launch is normally from south of the power line. Landing MUST be NORTH of the power line. A single-span power line runs down the northern end of the WSW face, being quite high off the ground at mid-span. Unfortunately the owner of the lower paddocks south of the power line has you lined up in his sights every time you fly. Do not tempt him by landing in his paddock. This side has a better slope and produces good lift in an unstable WSW (bring your raincoat and wellies).
Launch either from below the towers or at the base of the eastern hill for ground skimming flights. It is usually necessary to fly right, across the road to avoid landing in crops below the tower. This presents no difficulties and makes for good STU-NOVICE flights in good winds. Being of gentle slope, the north side is not worth a long trip for soaring pilots. Winds need to be about 18kts for even a meagre height gain and at that stage turbulence is noticeable. Thermals are often available but somewhat unuseable given the high winds needed for ridge soaring.
WEST FACE
Launch is normally from south of the power line. Landing MUST be NORTH of the power line. A single-span power line runs down the northern end of the WSW face, being quite high off the ground at mid-span. Unfortunately the owner of the lower paddocks south of the power line has you lined up in his sights every time you fly. Do not tempt him by landing in his paddock. This side has a better slope and produces good lift in an unstable WSW (bring your raincoat and wellies).