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Sunrise (Tingira Crescent)

Overview    Safety Hazards    Launch & Landing   Site Rules    Permits & Exemptions

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Sunrise is an extremely sensitive site that requires both an Induction and a pre-flight check-in

A low (24m asl) easterly site, Sunrise provides an infrequent launch opportunity where specific easterly winds and suitably lift-producing conditions allow flying along a stretch of coast from launch to Sunshine Beach. Respecting the importance of privacy for property owners along this flying stretch is achieved with vital flight rules for pilots to follow (see Site Rules).

Flying here must balance our pilots’ aspirations of enjoying their passion responsibly with property owners’ privacy requests, including NO Go-Pros or in-flight videography.

An induction and check-in system applies at this site

On your first visit since Sunrise re-opened in 2024, a face to face Site Induction from an SCFF Safety Officer and associated induction form, as well as a check-in each visit is mandatory.

Before your first flight since re-opening of Sunrise, you MUST complete a face to face induction with an SCFF Safety Officer and this Site Induction form requires completion. Additionally, prior to each flying event at Sunrise, the check-in is to be completed, using the button below

sunrise check-in

Safety Hazards

  1. Be away of the powerlines directly behind launch. If launching in stronger conditions be mindful of getting dragged back onto road or into powerlines.
  2. Stronger wind is required to fly this site to maintain the 30m rule from houses. If you can’t gain height to comply with this rule please land.

3. Please be mindful on launch and landing phases of general public.
4. No top landing allowed.

Launch

Landing Zone

Launch

The launch site is located at Stubbs Park next to 50 Tingira Cr, Sunrise Beach.

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Landing Zone

The landing zone is on the beach below launch. Click on the image to see the allowed landing area. Be mindful to stay well clear of Surf Lifesaving flags & swimming areas, as the public regularly use this stretch of beach.

Site Rules

Check-in is required at this site – it is mandatory for all pilots to check in using the check-in.

This is an extremely sensitive site and it is the responsibility of every pilot who flies here to know the site rules. Failure to comply with these site-critical rules will have personal consequences (see the SCFF Code Of Conduct) and could put the club’s access to this very sensitive site in jeopardy:

1. PG2 and PG3 / HG Supervised class Pilots, are not permitted to turn left at all after launch

2. PG4 or greater Pilots wishing to fly the ridge to the north of launch, need to inflate their wing in strong enough conditions that the pilot “pops-up” on launch without needing to push or run off.

3. PG4/HG Intermediate or greater Pilots, once established in flight, must maintain minimal separation (see Exemptions section)

4. PG4/HG Intermediate or greater Pilots, once established in flight after launch, need to depart (3 passes maximum) and not return to the Launch House Cluster during your flight. 3 Passes is:

  • Completing launch, tracking north gaining separation, then
  • South along Launch House Cluster maintaining minimal separation (1), then
  • North along Launch House Cluster, maintaining minimal separation (2), then 
  • South along Launch House Cluster maintaining minimal separation (3), then
  • Proceed to Landing Zone or exit the Launch House Cluster tracking South or North not to return.

5. One pilot at any time in the Launch House Cluster

6. Carriage and use of a radio is mandatory as is the need to communicate “landed safely” or “clear of launch” via UHF Ch14 Tone 97.4 to allow the next pilot to then launch once you are clear of the Launch House Cluster

7. All incidents/accidents as defined in the SAFA Operations Manual must be reported to SCFF.

8. Top landing is not permitted. 

9. No GoPros or inflight videography permitted.

10. Only current, annual SCFF members are permitted to fly this site.

Permits & Exemptions

No exemption from the SAFA Operations Manual Section 4.1.4.1 currently exists:

A non-powered SAFA aircraft shall not be flown at a height lower than 100 feet within a horizontal distance of 25 metres from: (a) public roads, (b) a dwelling except with the permission of the occupier, and (c) persons not directly associated, except during launching / landing phases, Unless, (d) the flying site has been given an exemption to these heights and or distances by the SAFA Operations Manager in writing.