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Central Coast Soaring Club
Intensive gliding operations in the vicinity of Gloucester (YGCR) NSW.
The issue
Intensive glider operations will take place in the vicinity of Gloucester Aerodrome (YGCR), NSW over the period 08 to 16 August 2026.
YGCR is situated approximately BRG 240 DEG MAG 29NM from Taree Aerodrome (YTRE).
The proposed activity is detailed in the table below:
| Item | Details |
| Operating Area | Bounded by: • WARDS RIVER (321318S 1515612E) • MONKERAI UPPER (321430S 1515049E) • UPPER BOWMAN (315521S 1514650E) • BUNDOOK (315343S 1520722E) • BUNDOCK MOUNTAIN (315830S 1520500E) • WARDS RIVER (321318S 1515612E) |
| Vertical Limits | SFC - 10,000FT |
| Hours of Activity | 2300 - 0730 UTC Daily |
| Aircraft | Up to 15 gliders and one tug aircraft |
Purpose
To facilitate glider operations associated with the 2026 Gloucester Ridge and Wave Soaring Camp.
Proposal
Existing airspace categories apply. Air Traffic Control (ATC) procedures are unchanged.
Participating aircraft will broadcast on Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) 126.7 MHz when within the area.
Gliders may operate in Class E airspace without transponders.
Should the meteorological phenomena ‘Standing Mountain Lee Waves’ occur, gliders may operate independently outside the area both vertically and laterally and will notify Brisbane Centre.
