Leucate -Sémaphore Falaise EST
📍 Languedoc-Roussillon , Departement de l'Aude · Nearest city: Leucate (2 km)
11 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 50 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
42.91170, 3.05700Takeoff orientations
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 | 0.38 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Inside a little valley and just front of the 'Sémaphore' you can find the take off (NE-E orientation). It's also possible to take off on the second face of the valley, 5o meters further, with an orientation SE. But be careful : maximum orientation with SE is 125°. Don't fly over that orientation. Generally : Minimum wind fly is 17 km/h. Higher fly are between 25 and 30 km/h Maximum wind fly is 35 km/h. Timing : 12h to 15h.
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