Farway
SITE TYPE | Hill | LOCATION | 50.7409 / -3.1474 | |
SITE ACCESS | MEMBERS ONLY | GRID REF. | SY191941 | |
PILOT RATING | CP | TAKE OFF | ||
WIND DIRECTION | N - NE | PARKING | ||
BEST | NNE | HEIGHT | 690 feet (210m) | |
XC POTENTIAL | LIMITED | TOP - BOTTOM | 280 feet (85m) |
Site Rules
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STRICTLY CONDORS MEMBERS ONLY
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Avoid livestock wherever possible if present in the take off or landing fields
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Ensure all gates are closed behind you
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Only park in the assigned field if ground conditions permit.
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Do not block any tracks. Ensure there is sufficient room for large farm equipment to pass
Hazards​
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Rotor on launch from the wooded area if the wind is off to the North
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Sea breeze can switch the wind direction very quickly
About​
Farway is a small hill site, on the end of a ridge, overlooking farmland. The site is often thermic and the grassy launch and ample bottom landing makes it suitable for low airtime pilots.
Its proximity to the coast limits potential for XC flying and the sea breeze can cause the wind direction to change very quickly.
Access & Parking​
Drive South out of Honiton on the A375 toward Sidmouth and after 2.5 miles turn left opposite the Hare & Hounds pub onto the B3174 towards Seaton.
After approx. 2 miles turn left toward Southleigh and follow signs to Farway Countryside Park. Go past the Park entrance and 600 yards further on take the next turn left onto a track with a row of trees on its right. https://what3words.com/opts.enlarge.discount
Approx. 400 yards down the track, as it bends to the right, are a collection of field entrances on the left. Park in the field directly behind take off but only if ground conditions are suitable. If in doubt check before driving in and avoid damaging the surface. Keep to the edge of the field, parking along the hedge line and do not park in the field if livestock is present.
Ensure all gates are securely closed and DO NOT park on the track or block any gates and field entrances
Guidlines
The take off field is flat topped and rounded making for easy launches with plenty of space behind.
If using the alternate launch in the next field to the North then be cautious of the barbed wire fence especially in higher wind speeds.
The trees to the North side of launch may produce rotor if the wind is off. Be cautious on launch and if scratching low.
Bottom Landing
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But any of the fields in front of take off are suitable to bottom land a PG - take note that some are sloping and are therefore less suitable for HG landing.
If livestock are present try to use an alternative field or land as far away as possible and vacate the field quickly.
Do not climb any fences and ensure all gates are securely closed.
Slope landing is possible in front of either take off field.
Top Landing
In the take off field. If attempting to top land the alternate take off field beware of the barbed wire fence. Do not top land any field if it is in crop or has livestock present.
XC Potential
The coast is approx. 3 miles downwind limiting the options for XC however a flight has been made to Dawlish.
Airspace
None immediately relevant but, if on XC, Exeter ATZ is approx. 14km to the West however this would not be on the natural downwind path from Farway.
All pilots using Devon & Somerset Condors HGPG sites must be current BHPA flying members, hold a minimum rating of CP Hill and obtain a site brief from a pilot who regularly flies the site.
The information contained in this document is provided purely as guidance. It is not intended to be an exhaustive guide to the hazards that may be encountered and it is the responsibility of individual pilots to carry out their own assessment of the site and weather conditions before making a decision to fly.
Neither the Devon & Somerset Condors Hang Gliding and Paragliding Club, authors of this guide, editors of this guide, any official or member of the club in any way accept liability for any accident, injury, or loss, to any person, resulting from free flying activities or the use of this guide.