Take-off – Farshid-1 Eagle Roost
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 32.2447, 51.2036
- Altitude
- 2605 m
- Region
- Esfahan, IR
- Landing
- 1.8 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
There is one site for paragliding take off , this site is relatively small in compare to the other lunching site. Therefore launch will take place one by one towards the north. >>>You have to take off in 5 M in reverse mod<<< The beginner pilot are not allowed to take off at this site. It isn't advisable for paramotors , because it doesn't have enough space. GPS coordinates take off : 32°14'41' N; 51°12'13' E - Elevation : 2605 m. You can see the take off site when you are on the landing area. More information and Persian translation => http://www.paragliderclub.com/
Getting there
step one - by car or rented taxi from ESFAHAN to ZARIN SHAHR - step two ZARIN SHAHR to BEROJEN - before 3K.m to FAJR tunnel , on the left hand , you can see the site position. All the time required is 30 or 35 minute. To get to site Farshid 1 (eagle roost) from site Farshid 2 (eagle eyes ) , it's best to travel by a 4WD vehicle. More information and Persian translation => http://www.paragliderclub.com/
Weather
You have good south wind which is good for a thermal flight without turbulence and you can stay up for a long duration. FALL and summer is the best season for flight and spring is too peerless.
Rules / airspace
This site is solitude & lonely was be dangerous when you have start. The runway is very short and leads to a row of rocks , therefore you should take off immediately. More information and Persian translation => http://www.paragliderclub.com/
Comments
It's in your best concern to consult the local pilots. The site is the best site for Novice pilot & intermediate pilot. Beginner pilot's can't fly unaccompanied in this site. Indubitable it is the best site for Professional practice. This site was named Farshid 1 – eagle roost by Farshid Torkamanzadeh who discovered this site and take off from this site , for the first time. More information and Persian translation => http://www.paragliderclub.com/fa/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&id=35&Itemid=182