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The site is situated at Rosins lookout, and with the Flying Bean cafe directly across the road it is a pleasant destination for both tourists and pilots.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}},{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"IMAGE","Content":null,"ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Client/Images/Cms/20190929_110117_resized.jpg","ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Client/Images/Cms/20190929_110117_resized.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}},{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccess\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBy Road\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe launch site at Rosins lookout is on Beechmont Road, which is a sealed road suitable for all types of passenger vehicles.\u0026nbsp; There is a small parking area on the eastern side of the road beside the BBQ area.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBy Foot\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIt is possible to walk up the mountain spur ridge line from the Bombout to the Launch area. Navigate by going up the steepest slope ridge line and look for ribbons which have been placed at various locations on the track.\u0026nbsp; The track will take you to Beechmont Road, a few hundred metres west of launch.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Client/Images/Cms/image.png\" data-image=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003c/span\u003eAllow up to 1.5 hours if you are carrying a paraglider backpack or stop for a rest along the way.\u0026nbsp; It is best not to attempt this walk up until you have been briefed by someone who knows the track, as it is easy to get lost or wander onto private land.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e","ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}},{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaunch Details\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBeechmont launch runs directly alongside Beechmont Road with a row of privet trees in-between.\u0026nbsp; The launch area is broad and steep, with a well maintained grassy surface.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSet up for launch in front of the privet trees to the south of the windsock\u0026nbsp;to avoid being blown back onto the road, especially in windy conditions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}},{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanding Areas\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eBombout\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe bombout is a square paddock situated on Pocket Road in the valley below launch.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;There is a gentle slope running uphill towards the east side of the paddock.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Client/Images/Cms/beechmont1.jpg\" data-image=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTop Landing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePilots are permitted to land in the property directly behind launch and the Flying Bean cafe.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;Land near the windsock situated near the crest of the hill.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eFace Landing\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePG4 or PG5 rated paraglider pilots, or PG2 / PG3 pilots under direct supervision of a Flight Instructor,\u0026nbsp;are permitted to land anywhere along the face \u003cem\u003e\u003cu\u003esouth of the windsock\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/em\u003e situated next to the road as shown in the diagram below.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cfigure\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Client/Images/Cms/Beechmont_facelanding.JPG\" data-image=\"1\"\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e","ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}},{"Columns":[{"Width":12,"WidthClasses":"col-md-12","Type":"HTML","Content":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Information\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003ePlease read the following safety tips carefully.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIf landing in the bombout paddock in the valley, be aware that there is an up-slope landing from SE-NE.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFirst-Aid kit in the main bombout in the valley. It is located under near the road, under the stile.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThere is a sea breeze influence most afternoons in spring and summer. This can be great to soar but be aware that it can come roaring in.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIn northerly winds, the windsock may indicate a more easterly airflow, as if coming up the face of launch. Check the wind station for a more accurate reading.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIn southerly winds, potential for rotor on northern side of the southern ridge.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBe aware of valley wind effect in bombout when coming into land. Can be quite North or even NW.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBe aware of power line north of launch running down into the valley.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eBe aware of power line to the north of the bombout paddock.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIn southerly winds, be aware of your glide back to the bombout, if in the northern bowl. Perform little passes back towards launch to ascertain the strength of the wind, before venturing further towards the northern bowl.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThere is commonly a wind gradient on landing, which can be severe in the last 50 feet.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eIf going XC from Beechmont, in moderate winds there is no safe landing until Hinchcliffe bombout,\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe Prison Farm land on the southern side of the spur is a more suitable landing area for those pilots wishing to land short and walk back up. However, do not land there with the intention of walking down to the bombout.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eThe Model Airfield is a suitable alternative landing area in southerly winds when pilots struggle low at the northern end of Beechmont ridge. Instead of trying to reach the official bombout, pilots can just fly easterly down the spur and land there.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eFace landings on Launch is for PG4 and PG5 rated pilots only. \u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eNO ground handling of gliders on the launch area at ANY time! (Ground handling is permitted at the Top landing area)\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\n\n\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eLaunching area:\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr\u003eParagliders:\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the CHGC Beechmont wind station \u0026lt;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://freeflywindstation.com/graphs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"\u003ehttp://freeflywindstation.com/graphs/\u003c/a\u003e\u0026gt; \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ehas displayed any maximum gust exceeding 5kts over the preceding 30min, all inflations/launches must be be to the South of the windsock.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c/strong\u003e Inflating a paraglider south of the windsock means that when the “wall\" is fully established, the left wing (right wing if the pilot is looking at the glider in a reverse inflation situation) must be clearly to the south of the windsock.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn wind with gusts less than 5kts, inflations anywhere to the South of the windsock and no further than 20m to the north of the windsock.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cu\u003eHang gliders:\u003c/u\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf the CHGC Beechmont wind station \u0026lt;\u003c/em\u003e\u003ca href=\"http://freeflywindstation.com/graphs/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\"\u003ehttp://freeflywindstation.com/graphs/\u003c/a\u003e\u0026gt;\u003cem\u003e has displayed any maximum gusts exceeding 15kts over the preceding 30min, all launches are to be made to the south of the windsock.\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhere the peak gusts are lass than 15kts, Hang Gliders are allowed to launch at a location of their choosing. \u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese rules can be altered at any time by the CHGC committee under special circumstances ie. during competitions.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eSafety Officers may close launch where flying congestion becomes a safety issue.\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e","ComponentCode":null,"ComponentData":null,"ComponentError":null,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"Height":0,"ColumnSpacing":0,"BottomMargin":0,"IsFullWidth":false,"IsBackgroundFullWidth":false,"Background":{"Colour":null,"ImageURL":null,"ImageCrop":null,"Filter":null,"Html":"\u003cdiv class=\"cms-image\"\u003e\u003c/div\u003e"}}],"PageURL":"https://www.flycanungra.com.au/Cms/Spaces/DEFAULT/Beechmont?version=10","AllVersions":[{"ID":33,"Name":"v1 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 26/09/2019 07:25"},{"ID":42,"Name":"v2 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 1/11/2019 05:29"},{"ID":45,"Name":"v3 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 15/11/2019 02:51"},{"ID":52,"Name":"v4 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 15/01/2020 11:02"},{"ID":59,"Name":"v5 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 6/04/2020 08:21"},{"ID":75,"Name":"v6 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 19/08/2020 16:04"},{"ID":98,"Name":"v7 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 10/11/2021 08:59"},{"ID":99,"Name":"v8 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 10/11/2021 09:18"},{"ID":100,"Name":"v9 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 10/11/2021 09:19"},{"ID":104,"Name":"v10 - Beechmont - Alex Bryse - 10/11/2021 10:06"}],"Comments":[],"UpdatedComments":[],"Spaces":[],"IsWatching":false,"LastViewTime":null,"CanEdit":false,"CanPublish":false,"CanCopy":false,"CanComment":false,"CanReadComments":false,"CanModerateComments":false,"CanLike":false,"CanWatch":false}