Paragliding Gunung Banyak Batu/Malang

Located at an altitude of 1253 meters with a height difference of approximately 300 meters, this paragliding site in Java is renowned for its thermal soaring conditions. It hosted the Accuracy World Championship in 2010, highlighting its significance in the paragliding community. **Take-Off Location:** The take-off area is situated at the top of Mt. Banyak, 1300 meters above sea level. The slope direction is east, making it suitable for various wind conditions. **Landing Zone:** The landing zone is at SD Songgoriti, 1000 meters above sea level, with an altitude difference of 300 meters from the take-off point. The landing area is 950 meters in size, equivalent to a soccer field, and is located 1 km away from the take-off area. There is a guest house and a shelter available for pilots. **Flying Season:** This site is flyable year-round, although pilots should be cautious of wind and rainy weather during the northeast monsoon season (November-February). **Difficulty Level:** This site is rated as easy, making it accessible for pilots of all skill levels. **Transportation:** Access to the take-off area is typically by private vehicle. Batu is easily reachable by public transportation, being 100 km from Surabaya (approximately 2 hours by car) and 20 km from Malang (about half an hour by car). **Coordinates:** -7.855004, 112.496235 **Weather Information:** For current weather conditions, you can check the Meteorology Malang Station [here](http://www.microsofttranslator.com/bv.aspx?from=&to=en&a=http%3A%2F%2Findonesian.wunderground.com%2Fglobal%2Fstations%2F96947.html). **Flight Regulations:** The site operates under FASI regulations, which is the Indonesia Air Sport Federation. **Contact Information:** For assistance, you can contact Yoshi Pasha at yoshi.pasha@gmail.com or visit Ayokitakemon! Outdoor activities at Jl. Arumdalu 20, Songgoriti, Batu 65312. **Tourism:** Batu is a well-known tourist city with numerous hotels ranging from bed and breakfasts to 5-star accommodations. Nearby attractions include apple plantations, orchid gardens, hot springs, amusement parks, swimming pools, and vibrant nightlife. The city is surrounded by mountains such as Mt. Bromo, Mt. Semeru, Mt. Arjuno, Mt. Welirang, and Mt. Panderman. For more information, you can visit [Paralayang Batu](http://paralayangbatu.blogspot.com) and watch a video of the site [here](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmNJyTepONo). For additional details on the flying area, accommodations, and images, you can check [Paragliding365](http://www.paragliding365.com).