Take-off – Cavallaria
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- Direction
- NNEESESSWWNW
- Coordinates
- 45.5204, 7.8074
- Altitude
- 1427 m
- Region
- Turin, IT
- Landing
- 2.9 km from the take-offView on map ↗
Take-off description
3 main launches: ( > see pix 'overview') 1) Cima Cavallaria (1430m) * 2) Manifestazione (1390m) * 3) Felci ATTN: * can only be reached by shuttle!! Fines of 230EUR (and up!) for unauthorized use of road!
Getting there
highway A5 (Torino-Aosta) direction: Aosta > exit at tollbooth of 'Ivrea' continue your way for 4 Km following road sign to 'Fiorano-Lessolo-Calea' and then you are in goal
Weather
ATTN with Nordföhn!! - wind on Cima Cavallaria (and Manifestazione) can become (very) strong; 1200-1600: wait (or try Manifestazione) - Info Wind (measured in San Giacomo/ Andrate at 1500m):+39 338 7320356
Rules / airspace
Our fly site is enough far-off at CTR of TORINO & AOSTA airports, around 40km. Any case, is necessary underline that we are close at a gliders and ultralight airfield called 'MONTALTO DORA IVREA. (TO) at 45.29.21 07.50.30 E, so take care and followe the Visual Fly Rules protocol during your flights. Overflying the prison EAST of Ivrea (45 28.298N 007 54.849E) is strictly prohibited (and will result in hefty fines (or worse))!!