About this flying site
Madonnina Capo di Serra -or more commonly called Bacheca- is certainly one of the most beautiful takeoffs, landscapes speaking, all of the central Apennines. Madonnina Capo di Serra is located in the territory of Villa Saint Lucia, at an altitude of about 1450 meters with an exposure to the west / southwest. Bacheca is part of an extended glade framed in a dense beech forest. This takeoff is normally used in the winter season, from October to March, in the days of high pressure and in any case on days with weak or moderate winds from W / SW (often in days pre- or post-frontal with winds coming from Atlantic). Due to the orographical conformation (broad flat valleys exposed to strong sunlight during the day and producing strong thermal) make this flying site not recommended in summer and / or highly recommended to experienced pilots. The take-off is reached via a long dirt road, during the summer period, from regular cars. The landing areas are wide and flat.