Take-off – Ormanli
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 41.4076, 28.4894
- Altitude
- 38 m
- Region
- Istanbul, TR
- Landing
- 0.0 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
Flat dirt area, some grass on it. Suitable for 2 glider. Facing NE winds, about 30mt high from sandy beach in front.
Getting there
From Istanbul, take O-2 toll-highway west direction, exit from Hadimkoy or Catalca, turn North, find and follow Karacakoy signs. Ormanli village is about 10km before Karacakoy. Follow 'Plaj' sign from Ormanli village.
Weather
If wind is too strong on take off, you may want to go down to the beach. If the wind is weak, there may be more than 1 paraglider trying to soar, which makes it dangereous.
Rules / airspace
Beware of newbie pilots when the airspace is crowded. Mid-airs can and do occur !
Comments
Coastal soaring. Ridge is 15 km long; 13 km to the west, 2 km to the east