Ski Jam Katsuyama Flight Area is a comfortable resort area in Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan, known for its good thermal soaring conditions. The site is occasionally used and offers a pleasant flying experience.
Address: 170-70 Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
Directions:
- By Car: It takes about 45 minutes to reach Katsuyama from the Fukui Ramp of the Hokuriku Expressway.
- By Train: Information not provided.
Season: April - November
School: Yes, Jam Sports Paraglider School
- Contact Name: Jam Sports
- Address: c/o Ski Jam Katsuyama, 170-70 Katsuyama City, Fukui Prefecture, Japan
- TEL: 0779-87-6311
- Email: yukio-h@mitene.or.jp
- URL: [Jam Sports Paraglider School](http://jamsports.tripod.co.jp)
- Check-in Desk: 08:00 - 18:00
Pilot Rating: Novice (ParaPro stage 3) supervised by Intermediate and above
Membership: JY10,000/year (+ Takeoff Ticket JY500/flight)
Visitor Fee: JY1,000/day (+ Takeoff Ticket JY500/flight)
Launch Name: Fantasy Takeoff
- Orientation: S, SW, W, NW
- Terrain: Slope
- Area: Width for 1 paraglider, Length for 3 paragliders (Launch Deck not provided)
- Launch ASL: 960m
- Site Comment: Generally, the wind comes in from the left side.
Flight Conditions:
- Thermal Soaring: 55%
- Ridge Soaring: 5%
- Straight to LZ: 40%
- Altitude (Launch - LZ): 340m
- Distance (Launch - LZ): 1,400m
- Site Comment: Thermal is kind of strong, and there is generally no ridge lift.
Landing Zone:
- Area: 500m x 300m
- Terrain: Flat
- Landing Zone ASL: 620m
- Site Comment: Spacious parking lot which acts as a thermal trigger.
Access from LZ to Launch: 0 minute's walk + 10 minutes by car, total 10 minutes
Cross Country Flight: Accepted (written application is requested)
Places of Interest: The area features the Tokyu Resort Hotel, Pension, natural hot springs, and various amusement facilities, making it a luxurious resort area for a delightful flying experience.
For more information, visit the [official site](http://jhf.hangpara.or.jp/english/site/site/Fukui.html#anchor2003fukui01) or watch a [video overview](
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