Thermal- & XC Camp

Slovenia

22-29. June 2024

What to expect

The Soca Valley – a paragliding paradise in Slovenia surrounded by alpine mountains and mediterranean flair, which has a lot to offer for both cross-country and hobby pilots.

From Bovec to Kobarid and further to Tolmin, the Soca River with its crystal clear water meanders through the beautiful Soca Valley, which is one of the most beautiful flying areas in the Alps. Depending on the wind direction we start on Stol (1400 m) or on Kobala (1100 m). Likewise, the Liak, which is not far from the Socatal, offers a kilometer-long soaring edge. Slovenia is not only suitable for extended thermal and fun flights, but also for XC flights over 100 km.

Our goals for the camp:
• Find thermal trigger points
• Understanding valley wind systems
• Flying in Lee/Luff
• XC route planning and implementation (airspaces, weather, terrain, hotspots, lines).
In the camp you can fully concentrate on cross-country flying and cover as many kilometers as possible. Our drivers will follow the group and pick you up after landing.

Minimum requirement:
• Swiss license or at least IPPI4
• autonomous takeoff and landing
• You understand English or German

Inclusive

• Airport transfer
• Accommodation (7 nights in typical local hostel in double room, single room on request at extra charge)
• Breakfast and dinner
• Take-off and landing site fees
• Organization and coaching by Marco Maranta
• Briefings/debriefings (meteo, flight areas, geography, airspaces, planning/analyses, landing possibilities)
• Maneuver training according to individual pilot level on weak thermal days
• All local transfers (accommodation – flight area) and retrieve

ANMELDUNG

Registration ends

6. June 2024
The trip will proceed with a minimum of 9 participants.

Not inclusive

• Air travel to Slovenia and back
• Cancellation insurance and insurance to cover repatriation costs in the event of accident or illness
• Lunch
• Costs for alternative program