Paragliding Flying Fox

Flying Fox, also known as Sky Devils Ranch, is a paragliding site located in Queensland, Australia. The site has an elevation of 606 meters (1990 feet) above sea level and is suitable for both regular flights and cross-country (XC) flying. Top landing is possible here. This site is very sensitive and requires strict adherence to access protocols. Visiting pilots are only allowed if accompanied by a full member of the Canungra Hang Gliding Club (CHGC). Spectator access to both the launch and bombout areas is prohibited. To access the site, you must contact either Phil Hystek or Brandon O'Donnell for verbal approval. They will inform the caretaker about your presence. Key guidelines include: - Keep the gate as you found it. - Avoid speeding and be mindful of increased traffic. - Carpool from Canungra or the Illinbah Rd-Table Top Road intersection to minimize the number of vehicles. - Park cars well clear of the tar road at the bottom of the hill. - No pets or public members are allowed at the launch site. - No smoking on the site, except inside your car. Remove all trash and cigarette butts. - Land only in the designated paddock. - Minimize unnecessary talk and avoid swearing or loud language in the bombout area. - Treat anyone you see as if they are the landowner and inform them you are a CHGC member. - Exit the bombout via the gully to the south of the dam, not past the house. The site features a small plateau with a dam and house located 1 km directly north of the launch. Top landings are possible near the wind streamer at the rear of the launch. Landing outside official bombouts is not permitted. Flying conditions can be challenging, with susceptibility to strong, rough conditions and valley convergence with the NE sea breeze. Check the wind direction using the streamer on the plateau at the rear of the launch. Be cautious of any westerly wind components, which can create rotory conditions. The launch area is narrow, accommodating only one glider at a time, requiring proficient launching skills. The retrieval road is narrow, so drive slowly and pull off the road when retrieving pilots. Additionally, there is a powerline running east-west across the Sarabah valley, about 1.5 km northeast of the launch. For more information, visit the Canungra Hang Gliding Club's website: [CHGC Flying Fox](http://www.chgc.asn.au/ffox.html). Contact: Phil Hystek: 0418 155 317 (mobile), 07 5543 4000 (home) Brandon O'Donnell This site is exclusively accessible to fully paid CHGC members. No temporary or day pilots are allowed.