Membership and Licensing
All pilots must be current, paid-up members of SAFA (Sports Aviation Federation of Australia) and hold a valid licence that permits the operation of a powered paraglider.

SAFA Compliance
All pilots are required to understand and fully comply with the SAFA Operations Manual.

Accident & Incident Reporting
Any accidents or incidents must be reported to SAFA as outlined in the Operations Manual.

VHF Radio Requirements
For safety reasons, all pilots must hold a valid licence and carry and operate a VHF radio during flight.

Noise and Neighbourly Conduct
Pilots must fly considerately at all times. Please be aware of noise-sensitive areas to the north and avoid low or noisy flying in those zones.

• Preferred Launch Area
  The recommended launch area for paramotor pilots is shown on the map below. It is suitable for all wind directions.
  For access or questions, contact Nigel Arnott on 0437 767 800.

Circuit Procedures and Radio Calls
A standard left-hand circuit should be flown unless otherwise instructed. Pilots must make appropriate radio calls throughout their flight.

Local Airfield Regulations (as per ERSA)

• Standard operating hours for aircraft (excluding gliders and circuit training): first light to last light

• Runway 04 departures are not permitted before 0700 local (except tug and glider combinations)

• Glider operations: 0800 local to last light

• Flight training and circuit flying:

  • Monday to Saturday: 0700 to last light

  • Sunday: 0900 to last light

• Visiting aircraft are not permitted to conduct straight-in approaches

• Tug and glider combinations departing runway 04 may turn right

• Glider winch launches typically occur weekends from 0800 to 1100 local

• Tug and gliders may use a right-hand circuit