Take-off – Long Reef NE
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- -33.7413, 151.3150
- Altitude
- 30 m
- Region
- AU
- Landing
- 0.0 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
A grassy area near the crown of the headland that is approximately level. There is space for a couple of gliders. This launch gets quite a lot of compression in stronger conditions.
Getting there
On the North East face of Long Reef Point, 45 minutes drive from the city. Park in the car park on the northern side of Long Reef (near the golf club) then walk up to the lookout. Alternatively you can park in the Long Reef beach car park on the southern side of the headland and walk along the Greenlink track. There are parking meters in both car parks.
Weather
Strong compression at times, getting blown over the back would not be good for your health.
Rules / airspace
Lower Level of controlled airspace is at 2500'
Comments
This is a good site to build up your hours with easy ridge soaring and great views North to Whale Beach. Take care on Summer days as the sea breeze will nearly always strengthen