GLIDING FIELD DETAILS

   The Cudgegong Soaring Club operates from its own airfield located 10km north of Gulgong township.It can be accessed  via Barneys Reef Road and Stubbo Road from the west. Access from the east  is not advised if you are not familiar with the area. Best Access is via Stubbo Road:   From the Ten Dollar Town Motel drive north on Medley Street (Barneys Reef Road) for 7 km.  Turn right into Stubbo Road and continue for another2km.  The airfield is on your left.
Beela Road Access:(east access)  From Loneragans Flour Mill drive north on the Ulan Road for 8km.  Turn left into Beela Road and continue on for another 4km.  The airfield is on your right. Those traveling from Merriwa-Ulan will pass Beela Road before reaching Gulgong.  Both Stubbo and Beela roads are gravel roads.

The field is on coordinates 32.18.02S 149.33.42E, Elevation 1500`.   It has an all over grass surface and a usable length of 2km (over  6,000 ‘) in an east/west direction.  There is ample area for aero tow take offs in any direction . 

The Club has two hangars, a large one with a machinery (winch, tow cars, tractors) annex attached and a smaller hangar located 1000 meters from the other with a repair workshop attached.  Space may or may not be available in these hangars for hang gliders and tugs, depending on how many club member's aircraft are there at the time.

There is a permanent tie down area with ample room to tie down tug aircraft if hangar space is not available.

There is a Club House with verandahs.  Toilet and showering facilities with hot water are adjacent.

Space is available for a limited number of caravans and tents.   The charge for using a site is $7.00 per person per day.  This is to cover the cost provision of services such as showers, water and lighting.

Battery Charging  240 volt AC power is available at the site but only in the eastern machinery shed. NO 240V power is available in the club house or western hanger, but, 12V DC solar charged battery power is available if  you can use it.

Water Supply  The main water supply at the airfield is from two 5000 gallon rainwater tanks that can be refilled if and when necessary from the town although careful use of it would be appreciated. 

 Meals:  Catering for  the presentation dinner will be provided at the airfield. The same good facilities for cooking are available for you to cook your own meals on the airstrip. The area is geared to the wine and tourist industry, and surprisingly good and pleasantly cheap meals are available in the various eaterys in Gulgong and Mudgee. This is in stark contrast to the sorts of meals available in some country towns.

 Airspace:  CTA is at FL160 over field.   D571 and R570 activated by notam are to the north east of the field and outside the normal task area.