Honeysuckle

Description

The Honeysuckle site is located at 22km northeast of Tumut, just off the Honeysuckle Road. Honeysuckle has hosted both the NSW and Australian Hang Gliding Championships back in the 90s.

Important Information: Use of the site and granting of the permit by the Forestry Corporation of NSW (FC) is conditional on the establishment of a Site Safety Plan and adherence to several Activity Conditions. All pilots must familiarise yourself with the requirements of these documents and be prepared to abide by them before flying at Honeysuckle.

Importantly: • Do not drive off the marked roads or tracks • No smoking on launch or landing • The permit does not cover events and any planned events will require additional approval from FC

Before flying at Honeysuckle, ensure you have reviewed the risk and activity rules agreed with the Forestry Corporation here - Forestry Permit Activity Conditions and Site Safety Plan. It is a requirement of flying at Honeysuckle that you agree to abide by these conditions.

Please check ACTHPA guide for recent changes.

Takeoff

Launching is to the SW of Honeysuckle Road, where there are 3 launch areas, including a ramp for hang gliders (launch 1)

Launch 1

Ramp Launch

Landing

The landing zone is private property, and the landowner requests we stay on marked tracks only. Do not drive through paddocks. Normal farm etiquette applies, please leave open gates open, and closed gates closed.

Hazards / Comments

Emergency Services: Call 000. Hospital (nearest) is Tumut Health Service, 105 - 107 Simpson Street, Tumut NSW 2720 Get directions Tel: (02) 6947 0800