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Description
One of the two main launch sites, ideal for soaring and leisure flights, with good potential for cross-country (XC) flying. The best routes are typically flown from March to May.
Region: Sillian, Austria. The site record is 110.5 km.
This long-established flying area offers numerous enticing routes. Located in the middle of the 'long-distance' route from South Tyrol to Carinthia through the Puster and Drau valleys, Thurntaler serves as a stopover. The Hochpustertal is the 'highway' heading east or west towards Lienz or Toblach. To the south, the Lesachtal beckons.
Flight
Good thermals from midday at all three launch sites. Soaring over Petersberg is possible with valley winds from the east. The large landing area just before the town of Sillian is easily reachable from all three launch sites. From the Stalpen launch site, you can see the large landing field (a log cabin with a windsock on top, right by the cable car parking lot—winter season until Easter—prior inspection is still advisable). Be mindful of the valley wind, which can sometimes be quite strong. With valley winds from the east, a right-hand circuit is usually flown; with valley winds from the west, a left-hand circuit is typical.
The (fairly low) landing fee is gladly paid at the Blue Sky flight school, as it helps maintain the flying area. Not suitable during north foehn or strong west winds. Very popular in spring. Afternoon thermals over Sillian can be quite good, allowing for high-altitude launches from Stalpen even with east valley winds.
Soaring conditions: Possible over Petersberg with appropriate wind conditions. (Launching from Petersberg requires permission from the Blue Sky flight school—please inquire there!)
Thurntalerbahn
Tel. (04842) 6880/81
http://www.hochpustertal-ski.at
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