At an altitude of 1337 meters with a height difference of approximately 755 meters, this paragliding site in Jelenia Gora, Poland, is frequently used and offers excellent soaring conditions with the possibility for cross-country flights. Access is convenient via a chairlift. The site is located in the Karkonosze National Park, specifically at Kopa in Karpacz. Flights are permitted from June 1st until the end of February of the following year, due to a protection period for local wildlife such as the peregrine falcon and black grouse. To fly here, you must obtain personal permissions from the Director of the Karkonosze National Park. You can submit the necessary documents via email to sekretariat@kpnmab.pl. Mała Kopa offers a comfortable, grassy take-off area at 1310 meters above sea level, situated next to the top chairlift station and at the beginning of a ski trail. The official landing field is 700 meters below, east of the 'Skalny' Hotel. Ideal wind directions for take-off are between 330-030 degrees, although experienced pilots can manage in more westerly winds. Since spring 2011, Kopa has been an official launch site in the Karkonosze National Park. To take off legally, you need a valid paragliding license, Third Party Insurance, and written permission from the Park's Director. Detailed application procedures can be found on the KPN website (Polish version only): http://www.kpnmab.pl/pl/paralotnie,242 For assistance, you can contact Zbig at 0048 501 666 945. Remember, no more than five pilots are allowed at the take-off spot at one time. Prepare your equipment on the concrete square near the chairlift and minimize your time on the ski slope. Avoid flying directly over the chairlift to prevent alarming the workers. Mała Kopa is an excellent starting point for flights along the main Karkonosze range or over Snieżka. Pilots have achieved distances over 150 km multiple times, with a record of 212 km set in 2006. Be cautious of the NE wind when heading to the landing field, as you will be flying into the wind. In emergencies, small landing spots are available in Wilcza Poręba, a district of Karpacz. First-time flyers over Sniezka should gain sufficient altitude over Kopa before attempting the flight and avoid low-altitude flying in the nearby cirque (Kocioł Łomniczki). For more information, visit: http://kkp-paragliding.pl/news/20180210.php http://kkp-paragliding.pl/startowiska/kopa.php Watch a video of the site here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GNNz3m7T84