bassano xc - spring & autumn
| Incredibly Reliable: | Over 300 flyable days a year. |
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| Right Time of Year: | Excellent potential for good, wide thermals with incredibly low-saves possible out in the flats. |
| Grasp the Theory: | Learn why we're flying the route we are. Not just "follow the leader" XC Tours. |
| Defined XC: | Over a mix of Alpine and flat-land terrain. XC flights can be between 20 - 60km+.
Click here to see one of my favorite routes. |
| Flat-land Flying: | Understand how thermals form & trigger in both the mountains AND the flatlands. |
| Less Stress: | Large flat Landing areas everywhere. Landing out is never a worry. |
| 'Radio Controlled' retrieve along chosen routes. |
bassano XC - all details
I've been visiting Bassano since 1998 and have run trips here very successfully since 2003 in the early spring and autumn.
These times of year have great potential for thermal & soaring training and XC flights in most directions.
The times of year we've chosen to fly here reflect the ease of conditions for the type of flying pilots want.
Whether it be the reliable & smooth thermals in January - February or the stronger climbs and distance flying in March- April & Sept - Oct.
These courses are very similar to the ones we run in Mayrhofen. Plus I'll attempt to make pilots thermaling technique more efficient.
At the same time explaining the where's, why's & how's of flying in the Alps. There is also a huge chance to improve your flat-land skills as well.
In the day's briefing we'll discuss how I believe the day will develop. Whilst building a clear picture in the pilot's mind, how the terrain will locally affect thermal & cloud development.
Flying in Bassano appears very similar to UK flying except it's bigger, has much less wind & is flyable 300 days a year.
It's unique micro-climate allows us to fly defined routes in all directions, even in the flats.
With air-to-air guidance I'll lead pilots around pre-choosen turnpoints (on detailed maps provided) and always within safe gliding distance of a large, flat field.
These are task/route-orientated courses, not just being dropped off on launch with a weather briefing.
Aimed at pilots wishing to soar in beautiful surroundings & attempt to improve their XC skills in a safe and extremely forgiving environment.
prices
XC Course: 600€
This price includes 7 nights bed & breakfast at a local guest house. It's also possible to stay at the Garden Relais.
Transfer from Treviso or Venice Airports.
6 days air-to-air guidance & coaching around the Bassano del Grappa area.
Plus all transport to launch and retrieval along chosen route.
Numbers are strictly kept to a maximum of 7 pilots only.
video
This is not my video but gives a great feel to this fantastic place.
logistics & dates
Pilots wishing to attend will need at least 15hrs plus a small amount of thermalling experience is helpful. And, of course, all pilots will be expected to be able to launch and land out on their own.
For all the courses here we'll be staying in Semonzo at the foot of the main mountain, it is a very small village on the outskirts of Bassano del Grappa. The accommodation is very close to the landing field. There are many inexpensive restaurants to eat out and my favourite by far is L'Attica Abbazia.
Getting to launch everyday is easy with our minibus, no queueing up for the over-crowded navette. Plus getting home after a long XC flight is also no problem as we'll have a local driver. Just call in your position and he'll come and pick you up.
An important part of the course is a detailed look at our flights using SeeYou software, so don't forget you cables for your GPS (if you use one).
Flying into Treviso or Venice is very convienent and simple.
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