Sestola M. Calvanella (MO)
📍 Emilia-Romagna , Provincia di Modena · Nearest city: Sestola (2 km)
60 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1498 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.21700, 10.76050Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-20 12:34 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~593 m, viento 6 km/h.
base ~593m · wind 6 km/hDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~205 m, viento 11 km/h, precipitación 2.0 mm.
base ~205m · wind 11 km/h · precip 2.0mmNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~606 m, viento 15 km/h.
base ~606m · wind 15 km/hCondiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~1666 m, viento 12 km/h.
base ~1666m · wind 12 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20❌ Not recommended · peak 63 at 11h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
- Cloud suck alto (80/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
⏰ Useful window: 10:00 – 18:00
| 08 50 | 09 50 | 10 53 ☁️⚠️ | 11 63 ☁️⚠️ | 12 63 ☁️⚠️ | 13 63 ☁️⚠️ | 14 63 | 15 63 ☁️⚠️ | 16 63 ☁️⚠️ | 17 63 ☁️⚠️ | 18 63 | 19 63 | 20 63 |
Peak 11h: CAPE 210 J/kg · LI -1.1 · BL top 810 m · w* 8.0 m/s · cloud base 2448 m · 0°C at 2660 m · Pro score 60/100 · sun 41° over slope
2026-04-21⚠️ Marginal · peak 55 at 19h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
⏰ Useful window: 12:00 – 17:00
| 08 45 | 09 45 | 10 53 | 11 53 | 12 53 | 13 53 | 14 53 | 15 53 | 16 53 | 17 15 | 18 45 | 19 55 | 20 50 |
Peak 19h: CAPE 20 J/kg · LI 1.0 · BL top 350 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1610 m · 0°C at 2540 m · Pro score 39/100
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 11:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 12.4°C · Td: 4.8°C
LCL (cloud base): 950 m
BL top: 810 m
0°C level: 2660 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 7 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.76 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.55 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
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Takeoff description
North: easy; grassy and ample. Ski track with gentle slope. With E winds the takeoff is in turbulence due to the tree line: a lot better with right direction in take off, near tree line South: technical; rocky and steep. Requires good control. E winds perfect for 'passo serra' take off near (1 km) to Pian del Falco, under road for winter ski area. S - W wind: remember others take off near Sestola Pian del Falco in plenty S - W direction. 'Pian Cavallaro 1800mt.' in ski area and 'Croce Arcana 1800mt' Fanano municipality. Spectacular spots!
Rules and notes
Leave your car at Pian del Falco, do not try to drive up to the takeoff. Try and land in the official landing. Respect crops and pastures.
Pilot comments
Good XC site for experienced pilots. Not suitable for beginners unless properly supervised. Ideal winds: N, NW, NE; weak S. Be careful with E and W. Avoid flying with strong wind particulary warning with W and S: is normally substimate wind force with meridional winds from inexperienced or foregnier pilots
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