![]() There was ample lift after takeoff (which did not require many steps at all!), and I climbed easily to a height of 200-300 feet above launch height (600-700 feet above the landing paddock). The planets were aligned for the planned flight. The wind was south easterly which was the ideal direction for this site. If given a choice, we would probably have chosen exactly this wind strength. The wind was blowing a steady 15 knots occasionally strengthening by a few knots as cloud bands drifted over the hill. He could also request demonstration of other things as he saw fit. The check flight required that Rohan observe satisfactory assembly and pre-flight checking of the glider, a satisfactory takeoff, soaring flight maintaining height by staying in the lift band, and a satisfactory approach and landing, with the point of landing being on or very close to a designated point in the middle of the paddock. The takeoff location is on the southern side of the ridge, which is steeper. This photo shows the gently sloping northern side of the hill. The ridge of the volcano rim and the central depression of the crater can be identified in this weathered ancient landform. Hang glider pilots refer to this flying site simply as Gordon. Near Gordon is this rounded grass-covered volcanic hill called Mt Black. ![]() The township of Gordon is located in a remarkably rich and fertile volcanic farming area about 100kms west of Melbourne, not far from Ballarat. On 8 December 2017 he flew an Airborne C4-13 hang glider from a launch site near Ben Nevis in western Victoria to a landing 10 hours and 19 minutes later in central/western NSW between Lake Cargelligo and Condobolin. In passing, Rohan Holtkamp holds the current Australian hang gliding distance record of 532.4kms. But it also permitted some minor airtime between long steps (a bit like walking on the moon looks) which meant the landing flare could be practised. The slope was such that the glider could be run down the hill without taking off. The prevailing south easterly wind was ideal for a session of training runs on this hill. *Lessons do not have to be taken consecutively, but must be completed within one year.After some training slope runs under guidance of an instructor, find a suitable flying site with suitable flying conditionsĭynamic Flight School hang gliding instructor Rohan Holtkamp (highly experienced and highly regarded) has a small training slope on the property at Trawalla from which the flying school is conducted. Complimentary Seasons Mountain Flight Pass for the Remainder of the Year (Valued up to $220) at our Exclusive Mountain Flight Park.Additionally, 10 Observed Mountain Flights.Two Instructor-Assisted Mountain Flights with Radios and Student’s Own Equipment (Glider, Harness and Parachute).Advanced Training including Turns and Landing Approaches.mountain, and to land in our 30 acre landing field. This novice package is designed to develop the skills needed to successfully complete your USHPA (United States Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association, Inc.) Beginner and Novice foot launch ratings, to achieve your first supervised mountain flights from our 1,350 ft. ![]() This should take approximately 10-12 days*. By the end of the day, students should understand how to confidentially foot launch, maintain straight flight, recognize proper airspeed and safely land into the wind.įor the serious pilot.
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