FLYSITES

- Dora

DESCRIPTION

Normally, when we gain enough height, we land in fields on the river plain near the village of Kidasi or top landing on the left of the take off ( be careful), or in front of the take off on the right there is a small clear field with vineyards. As we descend to the level of the lower cliffs, about 400’ or 500’ above the actual river bed, and downwards to the ground we encounter an area of general turbulence due to upstream airflow (valley venturi) colliding with convection. Thermals are strong but disorganized here. Descending into this air can be exciting, annoying and, closer to the ground, spooky. It may play havoc with your landing approach and some interesting whacks occur here from time to time. We recommend good airspeed and conservative approach planning. top landing available optional landing : The bowl in front of the launch contains some slopes and small fields that do not have obstructions and are landable if the need exists. These fields aren’t necessarily dangerous and novices have landed here. However, they are tight and one’s approach has to be good, else the surrounding grapevines become quite a problem.

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- powered paragliding
- powered paragliding