IMPORTANT NOTE - All information provided on this site is meant as a guide only for pilots rated PG2 and above. Whilst every care has been taken to provide accurate information, the details provided are not meant to encourage pilots to fly our sites unsupervised. Could all pilots please make contact with a local SA pilot (listed on the contacts page) prior to flying any of our sites. Our sites are precious and we do not want to lose them through ignorance. Your cooperation with this mandatory requirement is very much appreciated.
Cape Jervis
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Site rating - PG2
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Wind direction - WSW - WNW
ATTENTION! - Excellent vertical coastal cliffs that are soarable in light conditions. Good top landing area behind rounded ridge and may also be possible to the south of the launch area when wind has a N-NW component. Avoid top landing behind vertical cliff section due to possible rotor. Good bottom landing on Morgan's Beach directly below launch (accessible by dirt road). Can do the “coast run” to Lady Bay/ Normanville in consistent WNW winds. Check availability of landings at Lady Bay/ Normanville before attempting the Coast Run. There is no direct access road to coast between Cape Jervis and Rapid Head. This can mean a long walk out, so make sure the conditions are consistent before attempting the coast run. Site Hazards - Beware stakes & tree guards & fence remnants on top landing. Beware lack of bottom landings and/or roads access to the north of launch & as far as Rapid Head, especially when attempting the coast run. This site usually only flyable during winter or early spring.
Directions
Map
Travelling South on Main South Road, follow the signs for Cape Jervis. On arrival, drop down the hill into Flinders Drive continuing for just under 3 kilometres, turning right onto a dirt road (just before the turning to Fleurieu Avenue on the left) signposted Morgans Beach. Proceed for 400 metres, bearing right at the fork, then park on the right hand side after another 400 metres, where launch will be found directly opposite.
Site Details
Cape Jervis 1
This site offers safe coastal flying for all levels of pilot. The set up area is wide with plenty of space for launching and top landing (Cape Jervis 1 image). Please take note of the tide before launching to ensure a beach landing is possible, should the wind drop out.
HAZARD 1 (TREE PLANTINGS) - The local council has recently planted many new tree seedlings and although a large set up area has been left clear, many wooden stakes offer potential tearing hazards for wings
HAZARD 2 (THE TIDE) - Please ensure there is sufficient beach to land on before launching.
HAZARD 3 (WEEDS) - There are many large weeds and box thorns on this site than can catch wings and cause tangles
HAZARD 4 (FURROWS) - As part of the recent tree plantings, the council has ploughed the area and some deep furrows are still present on launch. Care should be taken to avoid catching feet in these when launching and landing.
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VISITING PILOTS - Please land on the beach if you are not experienced at top landings.