DESCRIPTION

Good XC site for experienced pilots. Not suitable for beginners unless properly supervised. Ideal winds: N, NW, NE; weak S. Be careful with E and W. Avoid flying with strong wind particulary warning with W and S: is normally substimate wind force with meridional winds from inexperienced or foregnier pilots

ACTIVITIES

- paragliding
- hanggliding
- hike
- soaring
- thermals
- xc

weather

Do not fly with S - W winds; this is Appenine foehn and can be extremely rough. S - W wind strength can increase in few minutes. Avoid flying with strong wind particulary warning with W and S: is normally substimate wind force with meridional winds from inexperienced or foregnier pilots This site works better in post-frontal conditions. Pre-frontal conditions often bring S - W winds.

access

Exit A1 (Milano-Bologna highway) at Modena Sud. Follow Vignola, then Fanano, then Sestola. From Sestola take a panoramic road to Pian del Falco. The takeoff is the hill just above Pian del Falco; 30 minutes by feet, service Jeep pick up (Pian del Falco ski rental)

regulation

Leave your car at Pian del Falco, do not try to drive up to the takeoff. Try and land in the official landing. Respect crops and pastures.