Gallina
📍 Sicily , Provincia di Siracusa · Nearest city: Avola (5 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 263 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
36.95150, 15.15070Loading 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 | 0.45 | 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
36.951538, 15.150677 It is easy to drive up to the takeoff. Even the Google car made it :https://www.google.hu/maps/@36.9517628,15.1510006,3a,75y,211.68h,84.99t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sOYQpNiitYg1e2p9LdA7bnA!2e0!7i13312!8i6656!6m1!1e1 The takeoff is in a garden of an empty house. Gate is open 0-24. The takoff is a bit rocky but easy to take off. Wind direction: S,SE,SEE.
Nearby sites
etna Zafferana (4) · Pizzi Deneri (21) · Etna - Punta Lucia (13) · San Michele (0) · Monte Veneretta (25) · Santa Lucia del Mela (6)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.