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Brad
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Tasmanian Hang gliding and Paragliding Association
The Tasmanian Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (THPA) currently holds an exemption allowing flights at Single Hill, located 3 kilometres from Hobart Airport. The Association is now seeking feedback on expanding their flying areas to include additional locations between 7 and 13 kilometres from the airport, with a maximum altitude limit of 300 feet.
Purpose
The THPA propose to add new areas for flying at low altitude in Class D airspace near Hobart Airport at areas including Carlton beach, Primrose Sands beach and Spectacle Head.
Proposal
The Tasmanian Hang Gliding and Paragliding Association (THPA) seeks feedback on proposed flying zones near Hobart Airport for unpowered hang gliders and paragliders. The proposed locations include Carlton Beach, Primrose Sands Beach, and Spectacle Head, situated 7 to 13 kilometres from the airport.
Key details of the proposal include:
- operating conditions: flights can occur on any day of the week when there are prevailing southwest winds and visual meteorological conditions (VMC)
- flight paths: activities are confined to 50-meter wide strips along low dunes and shorelines
- altitude limits: maximum altitudes are 100 feet at Carlton and Primrose and 300 feet at Spectacle Head
- take off and landing: launches occur from dune or cliff tops, with landings on the beach
- safety coordination: Hobart Control Tower will be notified of operations, and updates will be included in the Hobart Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS). No air traffic separation services will be provided
- air traffic considerations: operations align with southwest wind conditions, ensuring powered aircraft maintain considerable clearance during departures.
The THPA invites input from stakeholders to evaluate the feasibility and safety of these proposed activities.