El Bolson
📍 Rio Negro · Nearest city: El Bolson (5 km)
44 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1173 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-41.97300, -71.47900Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 5 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.77 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.15 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 1183 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 25.0° |
| Slope aspect | 283° (W) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Takeoff description
At the end of the 'Piltriquitron' trail. Alt. 1180m. The route up is way up the hill on a long a rough road. Most pilots share taxis up to the car park at 'la plataforma' and the takeoff is 100m to the right of that. There is a clear sign with local instructions.
Rules and notes
All pilots must have a reserve and a radio. - Use of radio is obligatory. Flying radio frequency 143.890 - Do not fly over the city - Do not fly West of the axis of the local airport runway - Do not fly with notherly winds - Before take off, call on the flying frequency 143.890 to check if the airport landing zone is operational - Before committing to landing on the airport landing zone call on the flying frequency 143.890 for clearance
Nearby sites
Piedra del Condor (48) · Cerro Otto (59) · Meiling (3) · Paso del Cordoba (30) · Cerro Chapelco Chico (39) · Villa Pehuenia (4)