South East Wales Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club Ltd

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1 Section Release/Amendment Summary Rev Date All Initial issue 1 07/12/2016 Created By: Reviewed By: Approved By: Steve Millson Safety Officer Chris Jones Avon Committee Management Representative: Page 1 of 7

2 Site Image: Page 2 of 7

3 Site Latitude: NW N NNE N Site Longitute: NW W NNE W Height ASL Meters: Height ASL Feet: 677m 2200ft Wind Direction: WNW-NNW & N-NE Height Top to Bottom Meters: Best Direction: NW & NNE Height Top to Bottom Feet: 200m 660ft Minimum BHPA Rating Hang Gliding: BHPA CP rating Members Status: Members Only Minimum BHPA Rating Paragliding: BHPA CP rating OS Grid Reference and Prefix: SO Parking 1 North Parking 3 Latitude: N Latitude: Longitude: W Longitude: Parking 2 South Parking 4 Latitude: N Latitude: Longitude: W Longitude: Road Access: From Hay-on-Wye along minor roads. The road from Abergavenny, via the Llanthony Valley, is a single track and should not be used. Parking: Park in the main car park at the foot of the Bluff. Hang glider pilots may also park in the car park at Gospel Pass. Do not park on the roads or passing places. Page 3 of 7

4 Take-off: Gospel Pass NW Take-off (A). This take-off is for hang gliders only. In stronger winds, it is possible to take-off from the mound (E) at the foot of the hill and climb up onto the main ridge. In lighter winds, or for less experienced pilots it is recommended to carry up to the top of the hill, a hard carry up. The top take-off is steep but friendly. The Bluff NW Take-off (B). A long hard carry up. Hang gliders and paragliders should take-off from the area between the top of the main path up the hill and the trig point. The Bluff NE Take-off (C). A long hard carry up. Hang gliders and paragliders should take-off from the obvious grassy saucer shaped area immediately adjacent to the trig point. No launching from below the top of the hill. Always use the agreed top take-off areas at the Bluff and at Gospel Pass or the lower take-off area at Gospel Pass. Paragliders may experience dead air and rotor just behind take offs, making it a tricky site in strong winds. Landing: The top landing area is large but the ground is quite rough. Always top land away from gliders taking off. Bottom landing is only permitted on rough ground (D) at the foot of the Bluff. Do not land in the car park! Hang gliders need a careful approach as the ground slopes gently towards the road and the gorse can all too easily catch the base bar, with unpleasant results. Hang glider pilots may also land on the lower take-off (E) at Gospel Pass. Top Landing General: South East Wales sites often have very large, undefined take off and top landing areas, which may change position according to conditions. To avoid the potential for collision, pilots making a top landing should keep well away from gliders taking off, who may in some cases have limited visibility. Flying: There can be a large lift band which extends out beyond the road in good conditions. This site has a very pronounced venturi and can be far windier on the top than in front of the ridge, so check before top landing. Page 4 of 7

5 Hazards: Beware of sailplanes from the nearby club at Talgarth. Beware of rotor behind the NE cliffs and rotor on the NW ridge in strong winds. Other Rules: This is a sensitive site. Please show consideration towards other users of the common and help reduce pressure on car parks by sharing transport wherever possible. This is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), please treat it with respect. The site is closed Monday - Friday from the 1st - 31st May each year for lambing. (ie. During May, the site may only be flown on Saturdays and Sundays). Site Status: SEW Members Only Site. You must have in date membership subscription to SEWHGPGC. SEW helmet sticker to be stuck on your helmet at all times. Site Owners: TBC Site XC Potential: Mark Watts and Hugh Miller had a great flight on the 17th April 2016 flying 204.5km, see page 7. Page 5 of 7

6 Mapping / Imagery: All rights belong to Google Inc. SEWHGPGC is a nonprofit making organisation. General notes: If you require further advice about a particular SEWHGPGC site please contact a Club Coach. Please report all accidents to The Club Safety & Training Officer Steve Millson and the BHPA. Please visit the BHPA for the most current Incident Report Form. This document is a guide only. We advise that anyone Hang Gliding and Paragliding conduct a dynamic risk assessment prior to flying any site. This should be continuously re-assessed due to the changeable conditions of the outdoor environment. All individuals are advised to take the following into account when making their dynamic risk assessment: Paragliding and Hang Gliding are dangerous sports that can cause serious injury including bodily harm, paralysis and death. Flying SEW sites is undertaken with the full knowledge that Paragliding and Hang Gliding involves such risks. As the pilot you take exclusive responsibility for all risks associated with your part taking in the sport. Any liability claims towards the club are excluded. If you are not sure. DO NOT FLY. Who to Call in an Emergency in the UK: In the Mountains/Rivers/Lakes Dial 999/112 and ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue. If you are away from the road side then dial 999/112 and ask for the Police and then Mountain Rescue explaining your circumstances. If you cannot make voice calls, you can now contact the 999 Emergency Services by SMS. NB you must register this prior to an emergency. In an emergency 999 need to know: Who is Calling? Your name and mobile number. What? Briefly, what is the problem, including the state of the casualty. Ensure you use the buzzword Fall From Height and Remote Location. Where? (see page 3 for location details) Description below: Hay Bluff Mountain, Brecon Beacons National Park. 6.1km SSE of Hay-on-Wye. Page 6 of 7

7 XC Potential Continued: XC Potential Mark Watts and Hugh Miller had a great flight on the 17th April 2016 Page 7 of 7