Oceania · Victoria, AUS
Mount Elliot
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About
Flight Regularly the location of the Corryong Cup and Victorian open. This mountain flying is the best around, especially in the later season. 9000' agl is not uncommon. The valley system makes the flying spectacular and the retrieves easy and quick. Extensive cross country possibilities are possible to the N, W, and S. Hazards Comments Landings are invariably nil wind or tail. Powerlines are located throughout the valley. Beware the lines alongside the bomb outs. There is a hard to see powerline accross the bowl to the right of launch, so don't enter the bowl unless you know exactly where the wire is. Other than to the south and east, class E airspace starts at 8500ft.
Launch Points (2)
Mount Elliot Main Launch (North-West)
The main north-west take-off is in front of the tower. A weather station is available, installed and managed by ACTHPA and funded by ACTHPA, NSWHPA and VHPA. This launch site is located in the CTAF area (Common Traffic Advisory Frequency, Multicom126.7) of Corryong Airstrip. When launching you are required to carry a VHF Radio and actively monitor the CTAF. You are also required to transmit, especially when you consider it reasonably necessary to avoid the risk of collision with another aircraft.
Mt Elliot Launch (North-East)
The North-East launch is located 100m on the left before the four-ways at the top when coming up the 4WD front track. The access track is marked with a pink ribbon in a small gum tree on a wider bend in the road. Follow old paths down slope to find the launch approx 50m from the track. It's another early morning start point. Beware of the transmission lines below the launch that come from Khancoban along the Upper Murray Valley Highway.
Landing Zones (4)
Corryong Airfield - Mt Elliot LZ
A spacious level landing with a stile for exit onto the airfield road. Stock are friendly but land away from them. Do not land within the airfield itself. You may find yourself locked in.
Hang Glider LZ - Mt Elliot
Hang Glider LZ in the corner paddock on Murray Valley Hwy. 000 Emergency Marker: COR200
NE Bombout - Mt Elliot LZ
A spacious paddock with a shallow slope up to the west. Be wary of the EHT power lines on the north side and the domestic power line crossing south to north on the west side. Leave via the gate onto the main road under the trees in the top (western) corner.
Paraglider LZ - Mount Elliot
Paraglider LZ on Red Cutting Lane 000 Emergency Marker: COR201
Flying Conditions
This site is a hang gliding site that you can fly in the real world. Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 315 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
Terrain & Access
The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Alpine conditions
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Location
- Latitude
- -36.185920
- Longitude
- 147.975523
- Altitude
- 921 m / 3,022 ft
- Time Zone
- Australia/Melbourne
Conditions
- Best Wind Dir
- NW (315°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
- Weather Station
- YCOM
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