Parapente Manilla Mt Borah-East

Manilla - Mt Borah - East Launch Located in Northwest New South Wales, Australia, Mt Borah is an inland hill with an elevation ranging from 820-880 meters (2500-2700 feet) above sea level. This site is highly regarded for cross-country (XC) flying due to its reliable thermal triggers and easy navigation. The flatlands in front of Mt Borah, interspersed with small hills and ridges, provide excellent conditions for XC flights. The area is well-covered by UHF CB repeaters, ensuring good radio communication. Takeoff: The East launch at Mt Borah is suitable for morning flights. The launch area is relatively flat, as is the glide out to the bombout zone. The hang glider (HG) launch is slightly to the left and steeper. Landing: Landing zones are located at the bottom of the hill, at elevations of 400-450 meters (1200-1350 feet). Hang gliders should note that the western bombout slopes down significantly to the SSW. Paragliders (PGs) can top land in the large cleared areas behind the launches, but should be cautious of sink cycles. Landings can be made anywhere in the region, provided you follow standard rules such as leaving gates as you find them, staying on established tracks, and avoiding cropped fields. Friendly interactions with local farmers are encouraged. Hazards/Comments: There are no significant hazards other than ensuring you land in the designated bombout areas directly in front of the launch. Inexperienced pilots should avoid flying in the middle of the day during summer to prevent turbulent conditions. Location: Mt Borah is located 15 km north of Manilla along Wimbourne Road. From Manilla, drive over the Namoi River bridge, turn left after 200 meters onto Boggabri Road, drive 1 km, and turn right at the Mt Borah sign with colored streamers. After 11 km, you will reach the base of Mt Borah. The road to the top is unsealed and closed when wet. A diesel-powered four-wheel-drive vehicle is required for the direct road to the west landing zone. The Manilla Paragliding school offers a shuttle service from their headquarters at the bottom of the hill. Landowners: Most of Mt Borah is owned by local paragliding instructor and former PG Open Distance World record holder, Godfrey Wenness. More information can be found on his website: [www.flymanilla.com](http://www.flymanilla.com). Contact: Manilla Sky Sailors Godfrey Wenness Phone: +61 (0)2 6785 6545, 0427 856 545 For more information on flight records and tracks, visit: [Paragliding Forum](http://www.paraglidingforum.com/leonardo/tracks/world/alltimes/brand:all,cat:0,class:all,xctype:all,club:all,pilot:0_,takeoff:9286&sortOrder=FLIGHT_POINTS) Additional details can be found here: [Flight Log](http://no.flightlog.org/fl.html?l=2&a=22&country_id=13&start_id=397)