Monfestino
📍 Emilia-Romagna , Provincia di Modena · Nearest city: Serramazzoni (3 km)
49 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 762 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.42630, 10.82580Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:24 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~470 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~470m · wind 11 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~219 m, viento 9 km/h, precipitación 2.1 mm.
base ~219m · wind 9 km/h · precip 2.1mmDía volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~812 m, viento 16 km/h.
base ~812m · wind 16 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 6 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.79 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.28 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
Easy E takeoff, grassy slope. Pass on the left of the oak with the windsock when launching. Pay special attention to the wind cheching the windsock on the antenna on the N takeoff. If the wind is from N, NE this takeoff is in rotor. With N, NE winds use the N takeoff. N takeoff (50 m northbound). Short, narrow and steep, a little intimidating, but looks worse than it actually is. Make sure your glider comes up cleanly before committing your launch.
Rules and notes
Max ceiling 1300m AMSL due to the Bologna CTR.
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