Rucas
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Rora (6 km)
66 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1581 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.74460, 7.22952Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:02 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~272 m, viento 11 km/h.
base ~272m · wind 11 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~248 m, viento 14 km/h, precipitación 1.3 mm.
base ~248m · wind 14 km/h · precip 1.3mmNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~87 m, viento 9 km/h, precipitación 1.4 mm.
base ~87m · wind 9 km/h · precip 1.4mmComposite 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) | 15 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
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Takeoff description
1480 mt asl Big grass slope , it is possible to open up to 8-10 gliders at the same time. Suitable for beginners. Easy top landing with appropriate conditions. Big car parking. It is not necessary walking to reach the takeoff. Takeoff oriented SE
Rules and notes
It is forbidden to fly over stone quarries near the take off. Avoid landing out of the field
Pilot comments
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