Faja da Ovelha
📍 Madeira , Calheta · Nearest city: Faja da Ovelha (0 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 407 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
32.77080, -17.23420Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.86 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
gras field next to the Hotel Vila Mia
Pilot comments
private take-off, ask the owner of the Hotel befor you start flying, take care to be always over the high cable which is crossing the valley below
Nearby sites
Raposeira (23) · Prazeres (17) · Ponta do Pargo Casa de Cha (19) · Ponta do Pargo Capela (3) · Pico Gordo (25) · Rabacal (Madeira) (26)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.