Great weekend’s flying at Cooktown, on the big ridge. Be there next time, it’s an amazing place to fly, great scenery, great flying, great 4wding. It’s got it all!
Here’s Brod’s video from the weekend. A great time had by all!
Thanks to all those that turned up to the Gillies clean-up day. Heaps got done and the launch set up area looks amazing. Brod and Wazza got to test it out, with a flight to the clouds in strong conditions.
Joe, the Hotdog mogul, keeping yet more hungry Hang-Glider pilots happy with a serve of his soon-to-be-world famous Hot Dogs! Get some next time you fly!
If you stand on the Rex lookout, and look to your right, you will see a massive ridge line running to the southern horizon. This is the legendary South West Ridge, a place of big air and even bigger stories! A flight to the SW ridge is always a memorable experience, and there is always something new to learn when you get there. Sometimes the ridge is working really well, and cloud base is yours for the taking. Other times, the ridge doesn’t want to know, and will push you away with a westerly wind that will have you scurrying back to the Rex, tail between your legs! Let’s hope you have enough glide!
It’s a spectacular place that demands respect, but the rewards are immense.