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Croce
Arcana - Doganaccia, take off from the Pistoiese
Mountains, accessible by car or the in house
shuttle will escort you.
flight
Characteristics:
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Take off:
Wide and extensive plain, suitable for delta
planning and paragliding
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Difficulties:
the flight does not really encompass any
difficulties apart from a strong valley
breezes during the middle of the day.
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Type of Flight:
Thermo-dynamic, travelling north or south
along the Appennino Tosco-emiliano.
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Difference in height:
1000m
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Distance record:
64km, south of Florence from Daniele Frati
Take
off description:
1750m above s.l. with South/South-west exposure.
No, take off impediment, wide with low grass.
Possibility of unexpected wind gushes especially
on the crest; in such case, it is advised to go
take off 50-100 m lower. North/North-East
another take off option with little
effectiveness and not a wide choice landings.
Refuge can be found by the cable car 0573629146.
The
flight:
The presence of strong valley breezes that
incite turbulent conditions in the leeward areas
easily noticeable and should be avoided. During
the summer seasons, the hot thermal air gives
you more lift, consenting you the possibility to
reach a quota 2500 m above s.l and long distant
flights.
Dangers while flying:
Pilots
with little flying experience to be aware of the
cableway cables that could pose an obstacle.
First time flyers should completely avoid flying
during the middle of the day, due to the high
turbulence.
Landing description:
a
large open prairie (100m x 200m) surrounded
by trees, a valley and a power line on the
outskirts of the meadow, in the vicinity of
Vizzaneta a town nearby.
Dangers:
When
landing always be sure, you anticipate your
movements whilst descending, so not to encounter
unexpected surprises.
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