Du Toits - LangKloof
📍 Western Cape , Eden District Municipality · Nearest city: George (18 km)
43 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1008 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-33.79840, 22.48310Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 1 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.84 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Launch can only be reached with a 4x4. very slightly sloping stony area with fynbos covering.Might be classified as a cliff launch as there is a 2metre drop off.
Rules and notes
We do have the approach to George at 3500FT. George ATC need to be notified before you launch. 044 8018808 or airband 124.800MHZ
Pilot comments
Site has not been flown as often as it should! Site record 92.8km Jan Minnaar May 2001 towards the east direction Joubertina. Northerly 1998 Bryan Turner to Calitz Dorp about 65Km. Mike Reilly flew to the Wilderness February 2008
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Map of Africa (29) · Wilderness, Serpentine (42) · Holiday Inn / Wilderness Beach Hotel (41) · Kleinkrantz car park (44) · Kleinkrantz (42) · Paradise Ridge (40)