DESCRIPTION

If you are visiting from other countries, it would be easier to organize the trip to KKB via Facebook group at http://facebook.com/groups/paraglidersmalaysia and post your trip itinerary, there will be pilots that may be available to help you getting there. Depending on situation, there may be petrol fee imposed by the local club for providing their 4x4 transport from LZ to TO, usually about RM10/day for each pilot.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- flatland
- soaring
- thermals

weather

Kuala Kubu Bharu is water collection area for the nearby dam and it is often raining in the evening. Clouds can build quite fast here so it's always good to study the local weather and observe the cloud formations before flying. Please check weather forecast at Windfinder or Meteoblue to plan your trip.

access

1. By Car : There are several routes to this location from Kuala Lumpur, however for brevity's sake in giving directions, we often asked those without any GPS to drive north through PLUS highway and take Kuala Kubu Bharu exit then another about 36km on ordinary road to Ampang Pecah area of Kuala Kubu Bharu. Look for the signboard leading to IKBN, PLKN, MRSM or White Water Rafting activity area. Average time to drive from KL-KKB is 1 hour. 2. By Train From KL Sentral train station, board the train to Rawang and change the coach to take the one to Kuala Kubu Station. From the train station it will take about 15 minutes taxi ride to the stadium where pilots gather.

regulation

The entire area is classified as VFR Class G for minimum 1.5km horizontal visibility from GND-5500, so if you do not plan to fly to cloud base then it should be within the allowed airspace. The site is now open to public and managed by Local Council in participation by the local clubs, the access to the launch area is gated during weekdays and the key to open the gate is available from the site caretaker. However, there will always be pilots flying KKB during weekends.