Cariacica - Rampa Rancho Pedra Negra (ES)
📍 Espirito Santo , Santa Leopoldina · Nearest city: Santa Leopoldina (16 km)
15 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 323 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-20.23580, -40.47030Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
☀️ Sun times (local · America/Sao_Paulo)
Best flying hours: thermals start ~2h after sunrise, peak at solar noon, glass-off from golden hour
Sunrise: 05:55
Solar noon: 11:40
Golden hour: 16:25 (last thermal + glass-off)
Sunset: 17:25
Day: 11.5 h daylight hours
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 | 0.50 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 333 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 13.8° |
| Slope aspect | 159° (S) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
Good takeoff area.
Nearby sites
Cariacica - Rampa de Maricara (ES) (12) · Viana - Rampa do Urubu (ES) (12) · Timbui - Fundao (ES) (11) · Viana - Rampa do Cruzeiro (12) · Mestre Alvaro (ES) (14) · Goiapabacu (13)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.