Macassar
Sat, 26 May 2018
Site Name: Macassar EMP Number/s: NA Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Site Info: BEWARE CRIME HOTSPOT Don’t fly higher than 40m above the ground – this site is in airspace and on the approach to Cape Town International airport Lewine Walters 0829008630 is in charge of Wolfgat Nature Reserve which is a City Park. She
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Wolfgat
Sat, 26 May 2018
Site Name: Wolfgat EMP Number/s: NA Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Site Info: BEWARE CRIME HOTSPOT Don’t fly higher than 40m above the ground – this site is in airspace and on the approach to Cape Town International airport Lewine Walters 0829008630 is in charge of Wolfgat Nature Reserve which is a City Park. She
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Misty Cliffs
Sat, 26 May 2018
Site Name: Misty Cliffs EMP Number/s: 24 Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Table Mountain Activity Card Required Site Info: A big hike up on barely existing paths through pristine coastal fynbos. Wind will increase as height is gained. Beware wind shear. Cars parked next to road are not secure. Launch: Site is overgrown and lay
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Kommetjie Hang Glider Launch Sandkop
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Kommetjie Hang Glider Launch Sandkop (NOT TMNP) EMP Number/s: NA Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Site Info: The Sand Dune mountain at south above Crayfish Factory. A sandy path from tarred road opposite (beware muggers) leads to sandy summit launch. Tricky for PG to return to Kom Ridge due to low elevation. Hang
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Sandy Bay
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Sandy Bay EMP Number/s: 22 Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Table Mountain Activity Card Required Site Info: (Avoid this site for security reasons) At this moment in time this site should NOT be flown due to personal security issues. Fly to here from top of Little Lions Head rather.
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Llandudno – Little Lions Head
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Llandadnou – Little Lions Head EMP Number/s: 20 – 21 Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Table Mountain Activity Card Required Site Info: Smooth soaring on a conical peak adjacent to Table Mountain and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Some very definite wind issues to consider. Direction needed NW but be careful of varying air
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Silvermine Fence West
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Silvermine Fence West EMP Number/s: 15 Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Under Supervision Table Mountain Activity Card Required Site Info: Silvermine sites are rarely flown and are classified as ‘SENSITIVE REQUIRING SPECIAL MANAGEMENT’. The launches are in a pristine high-altitude area of protected vegetation. No dead vegetation can be removed. The access rules
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Silvermine Trig Beacon (Noordhoek Peak)
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Silvermine Trig Beacon (Noordhoek Peak) EMP Number/s: 13 Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Under Supervision Table Mountain Activity Card Required Site Info: Silvermine sites are rarely flown and are classified as ‘SENSITIVE REQUIRING SPECIAL MANAGEMENT’. The launches are in a pristine high-altitude area of protected vegetation. No dead vegetation can be removed. The
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Devil’s Peak
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Devil’s Peak EMP Number/s: 11 Status: OPEN License Type: Basic Table Mountain Activity Card Required Launch: Landing: Glen Club field, UCT and open area above top gate at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens are landings if needed. Cautions:
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Kirstenbosch Overseers Cottage
Fri, 25 May 2018
Site Name: Kirstenbosch Overseers Cottage EMP Number/s: 10 Status: OPEN License Type: Sport + min 200 flights Table Mountain Activity Card Required Site info: “Hike and Fly”. A huge walk with no guarantees for a launch. Approach via Constantia Nek to Overseers Cottage. ESE winds required. Launch: Check meteorological wind on the day and only
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