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Galván is a town located by the Sierra de Neyba in the Valle de Neyba, 10 km east of another town called Neyba. The takeoff point is approximately 3 hours and 30 minutes west of Santo Domingo. A four-wheel drive vehicle is required to reach the launch site.
The launch altitude is 1030 meters above ground level. The takeoff faces south, offering a view of the expansive Valle de Neyba. This region experiences very dry conditions due to the Central Range filtering moisture from the northeast Alisios winds. The Sierra de Neyba runs parallel to the Central Range, about 30 kilometers to the south.
With an impressive altitude at takeoff, this site is considered one of the top four locations for cross-country (XC) flying. The Central Range protects this area from the Alisios winds and the sea breeze, which does not reach the valley due to the high takeoff altitude and distance from the sea.
Pilots can expect strong thermal conditions, ranging from +3 to +6 meters per second, with healthy cumulus clouds forming bases over 1400 meters above ground level most of the time. Thermals are generally wide and well-formed, with strong cores.
There are several XC possibilities, including flying along the range either west or east. Pilots can also venture into the valley, where dust devils can occasionally be seen. When the cloud base is high, it is possible to cross the range and fly on the northern face, offering a chance to enter the Valle de San Juan.
The maximum registered XC distance from this site is 52 kilometers.
For more information, visit [Caribbean Free Flying](http://www.caribbeanfreeflying.com/flyingsites.html#anchor#a6) and [Ojovolador](http://www.ojovolador.com/es/mira/galerias/dominicana/index.htm).
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