PARAGLIDING IN SA  |   FLYING SITES  |   REVIEWS  |   AIRLORE  |   STORIES  |   GALLERY |   CARTOONS THE DAM (HARTEBEESPOORT DAM) a preview from the Fresh Air Site Guide Copyright © Greg Hamerton GRADING : PG: BASIC (> 80 flights +12 guided flights, no students) HG: B (A under signoff by C) GPS : +- S25º43’ E27º53’ ALTITUDE : 350m high (1600m ASL). Airspace ceiling is 700m ATO (2300m ASL), and rises to 1200m ATO (2800m ASL) after 7km to the west. Be careful of airspace here! Enter the following waypoint into your GPS JHBINT 26º08.35’S 27º14.76’E. At takeoff press GOTO JHBINT, if distance is <65km your altitude must be <2300m, if distance >65 & <115km your altitude <3300m. This is for the NW quadrant (typical xc route). 40km out on the south side of the ridge a special concession area allows you <4400m. DESCRIPTION : Grass-covered mountain offering easy toplanding and fun flying. A great starting point for cross-country. On the luckier afternoons, you can soar high above the peaks in smooth ‘valley release’. WIND : NW - NE, S LAUNCH : On top! Walk out the cablecar, and the ‘south-side’ is in front, to the left. The north side is, surprisingly, to the right, on the north. LANDING : Southside - W of the cablecar complex are some fields and parking areas. Northside - very sensitive landing on private property, below and NW of launch, marked with windsocks. Andre Coetzee (the owner there) wants the gate locked at all times, but he has left a gap in the side at the fence, where the paragliders can walk through. Landing on the NE field is prohibited, and a fine of R500 will be levied. DIRECTIONS : refer to the Fresh Air Site Guide. RECORD : 160km. PERMISSION : through 1st Paragliding Club. Members or their guests only. Please respect the site rules at this highly sensitive site. Also call the Windtalker (082 818 6062). CAUTIONS : refer to the Fresh Air Site Guide. SOUTH AFRICA'S TOP FLYING SITES Lion's Head Porterville Sir Lowry's Pass Hermanus Table Mountain Map of Africa Paradise Ridge Bulwer The Dam Barberton De Aar Site map Pssst! You may print out this page, but you really need all the other good things that go with the Fresh Air Site Guide (detailed current information on more than 135 sites covering all of South Africa, pictures, maps, Cross Country flying tips, travel guidance). Don't miss the best flying during your holiday! Your own copy is just a click away. Find out more on www.eternitypress.co.za.