Section Release/Amendment Summary Rev Date All Initial issue 1 22/01/2017 Created By: Reviewed By: Approved By: Alex Kennedy Committee Member Chris Jones Avon Committee Management Representative: Page 1 of 7
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Site Latitude: N51.544299 Height ASL Meters: 250m Site Longitute: W003.280484 Height ASL Feet: 820ft Wind Direction: ENE - SSE Height Top to Bottom Meters: Best Direction: E Height Top to Bottom Feet: 200m 670ft Minimum BHPA Rating Hang Gliding: BHPA CP rating Members Status: Open Site Minimum BHPA Rating Paragliding: BHPA P rating OS Grid Reference and Prefix: ST 106 836 Parking 1 Parking 3 Latitude: N51.542059 Latitude: N/A Longitude: W003.286442 Longitude: N/A Parking 2 Parking 4 Latitude: N/A Latitude: N/A Longitude: N/A Longitude: N/A Road Access: By minor roads from Pentyrch. Parking: Turn right onto the narrow road that runs along the base of the hill, and park in the lay-by. This road is subject to subsidence, and is sometimes inaccessible from Gwaelod-y-Garth. Carry up the SE side of the hill (quite steep). Page 3 of 7
Take-off: Take-offs on Garth Hill offers spectacular views over Cardiff, the Severn Estuary and across to the North Somerset coastline. There are two take-off areas, Southeast and East. Access to both is by foot only, a long hard carry up. Beware of rotor behind the East take-off. If the wind is off the hill, expect turbulence from the South-East side in particular. Landing: The top landing area (A) is quite large and fairly flat. But the steep slope and vegetation on the front of the hill makes paraglider slope landings difficult. The bottom landing field (B) is on the East side, and can be difficult to reach if winds are off to the North. This is especially true for paragliders. Beware of low power cables running through the middle of the undulating official bottom landing field, and along the road. It is recommended you visit the bottom landing field prior if this is your first time at the site. Do not pass gliders over the hedge. Carry gliders out via the farm track. The owner lives in the adjacent farm. The recent area unofficial bottom landing has been used by pilots. This arrangement has not been negotiated with the land owner. If you do end up landing here, be considerate and use gates to exit the field. 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: In an easterly this site has limited capacity, a maximum of two gliders soaring at any one time. The site can provide pleasant flying in light evening winds, but in strong winds can be turbulent behind the trees and quarries. The take-off area has a 4000ft air space ceiling directly above it. Further to the west the airspace drops to 3000ft. Be familiar with air space restrictions before flying. Hazards: Beware of walkers and cows on top of the hill. The bottom landing field is tricky, and well worth a preflight visit. Page 4 of 7
Other Rules: None noted. Site Status: Open site - This site may be flown by suitably insured visiting hang glider & paraglider pilots. Site Owners: TBC. Site XC Potential: This site is rarely used for XC and sits inside a 4000ft airspace limit, page 7 highlights this. Page 5 of 7
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: Garth Hill 1.5km West of Taffs Well Village to the North of Cardiff South Wales. Just west of the A470. Page 6 of 7
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