Mt Blackheath - Main launch

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Spot Details

PPG friendly

Not marked

Authorization

Required

Club / contract

Required

Launch faces

WSW, WNW

Forecast point

Ready

Access notes

Source: Australian National Site Guide open-site KMZ v867 (https://siteguide.org.au/Kml/Open) and detail page https://siteguide.org.au/Sites/Details/Mt Blackheath. Type: Inland Mountain. Conditions: WSW - WNW; HG & PG < 15 knots. Rating: Main launch: HG Restricted: Conditions: 5 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision or Adv pilot with exp at site. HG Intermediate: Conditions: 5 - 15 knots with SO supervision or Adv pilot with site knowledge. HG Advanced: Conditions: PG2 & PG3: Conditions: 2 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision PG4: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with SO supervision PG5: Conditions: North ramp: See launch details below.. Height: 1040m asl, 300m agl.

Site rules

Check the current Australian National Site Guide detail page before flying.
Contact the administering club or responsible pilot for current site rules, hazards, access, and local protocols.
Confirm SAFA membership/licensing, airspace, NOTAMs, weather, landowner access, and CASA requirements before launch.
Obtain landowner, club, or site permission before using this launch.

Launch directions

WSW, WNW

Direction notes

Australian National Site Guide conditions: WSW - WNW; HG & PG < 15 knots.

Safety notes

Australia paraglider flying site imported from the Australian National Site Guide open-site KMZ (v867) on 2026-07-07. Type: Inland Mountain. Rating: Main launch: HG Restricted: Conditions: 5 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision or Adv pilot with exp at site. HG Intermediate: Conditions: 5 - 15 knots with SO supervision or Adv pilot with site knowledge. HG Advanced: Conditions: PG2 & PG3: Conditions: 2 - 10 knots with strict SO supervision PG4: Conditions: 0 - 10 knots with SO supervision PG5: Conditions: North ramp: See launch details below.. Mt Blackheath is the main flying site for the BMHGC. This is both a spectacular and intimidating site which is difficult to understand without a lot of local experience. The site has a lot to offer, with everything from smooth evening soaring to massive powerful thermals to push you on your way to excellent XC flying. Verify current club/site guid.

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