Parapente Boa Vista-RR Serra do Pampinha Tepequém

Tepequém - Boa Vista - RR Altitude: 1310 meters / 4296.8 feet Vertical Drop: 500 meters / 1640 feet Wind Direction: NE (unlikely for this spot) WayPoint: 2°39'55.91" N 60°42'49" W Access: Very easy, asphalt road 200 km from Boa Vista. Look for a local guide at SESC Tepequém. Take-off: Easy take-off with plenty of space (cliff). Access is complicated by the walk, but the trail is good and smooth. Horse rentals for the ascent are possible; inquire in the village. Landing: Landing at the top of the mountain or on farms below the ramp. Distant and technical landing, requiring careful planning as the flight is over an indigenous reserve. Best Season: November to March Official Club: ARVL Advantages: Excellent for cross-country flying with beautiful views. Disadvantages: Difficult access (walking) and no landing below the ramp. Suitable for experienced pilots. General Info: SESC Tepequém offers great lodging and food, very close to the ramp ascent. Contact: marcelo-parapa@hotmail.com Records: Not declared Information by: Marcelo Silveira de Almeida Serra do Pampinha - Boa Vista - RR Altitude: 200 meters / 656 feet Vertical Drop: 176 meters / 577.28 feet Wind Direction: NE WayPoint: 2°39'55.91" N 60°42'49" W (not understandable) Access: 20 km from Boa Vista, easy access for arrival and rescue. Departure from Boa Vista towards Serra Grande (locality). Take-off: Natural ramp with limited space for take-off (run). Plenty of flights and a great region for cross-country. Access to the ramp via trail or a good 4x4 vehicle. Landing: Excellent landing, many fields and pastures, safe but with strong winds. Best Season: November to March Official Club: Associação Roraima de Vôo Livre Advantages: Good region for cross-country flying, very technical as the ramp is low, but with a ceiling of 3000 meters. Disadvantages: Strong winds during peak hours, making take-off technical and requiring assistance on the ramp. General Info: Hotels and good food available in the city of Boa Vista. Records: Local flight altitude reached 1500 meters by Marcelo Almeida with Boomerang 4 (pilot from Rio de Janeiro-ABVL 1029) in November 2006. Information by: Marcelo Silveira de Almeida For more details, visit: [Guia 4 Ventos](http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/det_rampa.php?id=291)