Koringberg
📍 Western Cape , West Coast District Municipality · Nearest city: Moorreesburg (11 km)
41 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 450 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-33.05610, 18.67890Takeoff 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 | 0.94 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.35 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Koringberg is a small ridge in the Flatlands which we use as a launchpad for cross country flatland flying. Multiple take off's in different directions. Suitable wind directions: S, SW, W, SE,E. Altitude: 480m ASL (about 300m AGL.
Rules and notes
Airspace restrictions apply. Info to follow but basically ATC requires a call from you to log a verbal 'flight plan' and at least one pilot must carry and monitor an airband radio.
Pilot comments
The site was only founded in 2006 but has become a favourite amongst local Cross Country enthusiasts. Site Record is 74kms Open Distance set by Craig Richards in 2006 - however Leonardo OLC distances in 2007 are higher. Ridge is low (300m AGL)time your take off well and use every bit of lift right from the start. It would be helpful to think of it as releasing from a winch tow - You can't waste any lift.
Nearby sites
Piketberg (49) · Pampoenfontein (55) · Dasklip Pass, Porterville (54) · Kardoesie SW (43) · Piekernierskloof Pass (44) · Kardoesie NW (51)