Oceania · Queensland, AUS
Flying Fox
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About
Flying Fox is a hang-gliding and paragliding site located in the Gold Coast hinterland, Queensland, Australia. It is regarded by many as the hidden gem of SE QLD flying sites, with spectacular views of the Lamington National Park and the Numinbah Valley.
Launch Points (2)
Main Launch
The main launch is a large grassy slope with a clear run into the valley. It can accommodate several gliders at a time and has ample space for rigging and packing up. The launch faces north-east and works best in light to moderate winds from that direction. It can also work in light north or east winds, but be aware of crosswind conditions and possible rotor from the trees on either side of the launch.
Top Launch
The top launch is a smaller clearing higher up the hill behind the main launch. It is only suitable for experienced pilots who are confident in launching in stronger or more cross conditions. The launch faces east and has a steeper slope than the main launch. It can be useful when the main launch is too light or too cross from the north. However, it can also be very rough and turbulent in strong or gusty winds, so use caution and good judgment when launching from here.
Landing Zones (4)
D Paddock
D paddock is another large field about 500m further north of Scottsmans bombout, on the east side of Illinbah Road. It can also be used as an alternative landing option when flying down the valley or when Scottsmans bombout is occupied by other pilots or livestock. It has similar characteristics as Scottsmans bombout, but it is closer to Gordo’s landing and easier to retrieve from.
Gordo’s Landing
Gordo’s landing is a huge field on Beaudesert-Nerang Road, about 4km west of Illinbah Road. It can be used as an alternative landing option when flying over the back of Flying Fox towards Kerry Valley or Rathdowney. It has plenty of space and no obstacles, but it is also very far from launch and requires a long retrieve. It is also prone to strong valley winds and turbulence in the afternoon, so land early and avoid flying low over the trees.
Octagonal House Landing
The octagonal house landing is a small field next to an octagonal-shaped house below launch. It is the closest and safest landing option for most flights. The field is small with obstacles on approach and no room for overshooting.
Scottsmans Bombout
Scottsmans bombout is a larger field on the corner of Table Top Road and Illinbah Road, about 2km north of the octagonal house landing. It can be used as an alternative landing option when the wind is too strong or cross from the north at launch, or when flying further down the valley. It has more space and fewer obstacles than the octagonal house landing, but it is also further away and requires crossing a powerline on final approach.
Flying Conditions
Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 92.2 @ 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.
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Location
- Latitude
- -28.111372
- Longitude
- 153.130961
- Altitude
- 451 m / 1,481 ft
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H2
- Best Wind Dir
- E (92°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
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