Parapente Manilla Mt Borah-Northeast

Manilla, NSW - Australia Site: Mt Borah - Northeast Launch Elevation: 820-880m / 2500-2700ft above sea level Height Difference: 240m This site is frequently used and serves as a secondary launch point. It offers excellent opportunities for cross-country (XC) flying. The region is characterized by flatlands interspersed with small hills and ridges, providing reliable thermal triggers and easier navigation for long XC flights. The area has excellent radio coverage thanks to UHF CB repeaters. Takeoff: The Northeast launch is fairly flat, making it accessible for paragliders. Landing: Landing zones are located at 400-450m / 1200-1350ft. Hang gliders should note that the W bombout slopes down significantly to the SSW. Top landing is possible for paragliders in the large cleared areas behind the launches, but 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 can sometimes result in a lift to town. Hazards/Comments: There are no significant hazards other than the need to land in designated bomb out areas directly in front of the launch. Avoid flying in the middle of the day during summer if you are inexperienced to prevent a turbulent experience. Location: Mt Borah is located 15km north of Manilla along Wimbourne Rd. After crossing the Namoi River bridge, turn left onto Boggabri Rd, drive 1km, and then turn right at the Mt Borah sign with colored streamers. After 11km, 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. 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: [Fly Manilla](http://www.flymanilla.com). Contact: Manilla Sky Sailors Godfrey Wenness Phone: +61 (0)2 6785 6545, 0427 856 545 For more information on flight tracks and records, 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). Mt Borah features four large launches (N, S, E, W: 340-440m AGL) with 2WD access (with good ground clearance) to the launches and landing areas. More details can be found [here](http://no.flightlog.org/fl.html?l=2&a=22&country_id=13&start_id=397).