SITE NAME: Brandvlei Dam DESCRIPTION: Brandvlei Dam is a boat-winch site mainly used for SIV courses.
SAHPA GRADING: - PG BASIC with winch conversion WIND: All GPS: S33°41'20.44" E19°24'35.92" ALTITUDE: 210m (ASL). AIRSPACE: - Clearance: Worcester Airport, Flying Club & Cape Gliding Club - Ceiling: - Cape Town TMA E Class C, FL085. - Nearby: - 10km E; FAD157, SFC-FL70. LAUNCH: Grass strip by die Yacht Club with various other take offs around the dam depending on wind direction. LANDING: Take Off. CAUTIONS: - Worcester Airport and Sailplane Winch Park immediately adjacent to the dam. - Do not fly without prior arrangement. - Do not fly without airband radio. - SE in summer, NW in winter usually blows out in the afternoon with no/little warning. DIRECTIONS: - Drive from Cape Town on the N1 towards Worcester. - Take the 1st off ramp at Worcester. - Turn right towards town. - Drive for 3km until you get to a T-junction. - Turn right into Durban Road. - Drive for 4,5 km to another T-junction, Nekkies resort will be on your left and the entrance to the Yacht Club in front of you. - Enter the Yacht Club and pay at the booth. CARETAKER:Kaapse Buitepos Klub SITE RULES:Click PERMISSION: - Members and guests only. - Sign in at the Yacht Club. SITE FEES: See site rules.