Located in the Stavropol Krai region of Russia, the Yutsa site offers excellent conditions for paragliding, suitable for pilots of all skill levels. The site is known for its versatility, allowing for various types of flights including soaring, cross-country (XC), and paramotor flights. The slope height is 260 meters above the valley and 200 meters above the paragliding camp, with a steepness ranging from 10 to 45 degrees. The site accommodates all wind directions except the southwest. For ground training, the Yutsky aerodrome provides an ideal environment. The take-off strip of the airfield, which is also the landing site, is close to the paragliding camp. Planning flights are excellent from the top of the eastern slope of Yutsa. The slopes are flat, grassy, and free of significant obstacles, making take-offs and landings straightforward. However, landings on surrounding bushes can occur if pilots misjudge their height. Dynamic soaring is also excellent on the eastern slope, which faces the prevailing eastern winds. Pilots can start directly from the paragliding camp, which is on a plateau about 50-70 meters above the valley. Training flights are best conducted from the middle of the slope or the top during weak winds. For route flights, the slope height of 260 meters above the valley is sufficient to handle thermal flows and initiate cross-country flights. The surrounding fields provide predictable thermal stability and ample landing options. The local road network and bus services make it easy for pilots to return to the starting point after a route flight. Paramotor flights benefit from the well-maintained runway of the local airfield, which is ideal for both take-offs and landings. The surrounding fields and road network ensure safe landings in case of engine failure. Coordinates for key locations: - Turning from Pyatigorsk to Yutsa: N 44° 01.303' E 043° 05.071' - Check-in at Yutsa from the village: N 43° 58.487' E 043° 00.880' - The bridge and ford over the Yutsa River: N 43° 59.102' E 043° 02.778' - Yutsky camp of the club 'The First Step': N 43° 58.422' E 043° 01.868' - The top of Mount Yutsa: N 43° 58.157' E 043° 01.357' For more information, you can visit: - [First Step Paragliding Club](http://firstep.ru/flyplaces/juca/juca.php) - [Lipetsk Paragliding](http://paraplan.lipetsk.ru/cpg134/)