Grassy takeoff located at an altitude of 330 meters above sea level large enough to accommodate up to three paragliders. It does not present technical difficulties, so it is also particularly suitable for pilots with less experience.
The take-off area is facing westward and it is possible to fly with winds from SSW to WNW. Caution must be used with particularly angled winds from South or North.
Normally, there is a good front breeze coming from the sea as early as 11 am. The breezes may intensify in the middle hours of the day, and then it tends to gradually drop during the afternoon. We advise pilots to be careful of the wind intensity as the take-off is located inside a narrow valley.
Landing
The landing area is in front of the takeoff. The distance between them is about 1 km. Therefore, it is easily accessible with any type of glider (minimum efficiency 1:2.8). The grass field measures about 80 meters in length and 60 in width, a huge space to use, so the landing is very easy, and it is suitable for all kinds of pilots. The landing area has a wide parking lot. Bars and restaurants just a few meters away.
It gives the opportunity to land approaching from all four directions: north, south, east and west.
However, there are a railway line and an electric power line on both sides of the landing area, It is recommended to pay particular attention to the altitude disposal and landing stages, avoiding potentially dangerous maneuvers. It worth remarking that the landing area sizes allow safe landings for everyone.
San Giuliano Terme area offers several fields that can be used as emergency landing. Please stay out of the private fields and, in case of an off-field landing, move away as quickly as possible without causing damages.
Flight rules
As the flight area of San Giuliano Terme is located within the CTR Zone 1 of Pisa Airport the free flight activity shall be carried out with full attention to the following points:
flight activity is allowed only after the activation of the NOTAM for flying activity issued by the National authority;
each pilot must always keep yourself at the north of the Air Corridor number 23. It is very closed to the NOTAM, and it is an exclusive pathway for aircraft that are landing at Pisa Airport (see image).
once in flight, it is required to comply with the general flight rules (see image) and pay special attention to student pilots.
Before reaching takeoff, please contact the members of our association to have all the information and carry out the flight in the utmost serenity.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.