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Date beginning of October 2013 (7 days, 6 nights) Location(s) Castelluccio, Norcia, Assisi - Italy
Tour Leaders and Organisers Tour type Slope soaring, thermal flying and XC Flyable days ***
Weather conditions **** Conditions are really friendly in this season. The air is calm and the thermals are smooth which makes the tour enjoyable for beginners, too. Advanced pilots find challenge in soaring up to the top of Monte Vettore and flying some out and return tasks. Take-off place, landing area **** There are several different take off locations in the area for different wind directions. All of them are grassy and comfortable. In addition to this the whole valley (called "Great Plain") is a perfect landing place. Further things to do *** The Monti Sibillini National Park has lots of opportunities for walkers and hikers. When weather conditions are not flyable, we go and visit some medieval villages in the vicinity of Castelluccio or even Rome. Accommodation **** Meals *****+ The dinner could not be better! Every evening a traditional Italian menu of four courses are served with white and red wines. Rich soup, hot pasta (or gnocchi, risotto, polenta…), different meats (veal, pork, beef, poultry, rabbit, wild boar, venison, pheasant and freshwater fish) with salad and vegetable side dishes and finally some sweets present you the especial taste of the region and the province. Shuttle service **** 9 passenger buses organised by the FlyAway Team Tour description Omnes viae Romam ducunt… As the saying goes, ”All roads lead to Castelluccio is a romantic hamlet which dates from the 13th century or slightly earlier, and seems to be stuck there. It has no more than some dozens of inhabitants who are not really interested in the outside world, just cultivate the fields on the slopes below the village, herd their sheep on the plain grasslands and make delicious cheese. The secret valley we fly is in Umbria in the Apennine Mountains, central Italy. Administratively, it is a parish of the ca. Bare and grassy hillsides and opulent grasslands offer you more than a few take off locations for different wind directions and possibility to land safely wherever you want. Between the neverending soarings and thermallings we visit the pub of the tiny village and taste the local specialities. One day we visit Assisi which was the birthplace of St. Francis, who founded the Franciscan religious order in the town in 1208, and St. Clare, the founder of the Poor Sisters, which later became the Order of Poor Clares after her death. The price includes - Transfers to and from the nearby airport - Accommodation for 6 nights in double rooms with breakfast and dinner - All the transports in Italy - Transports to and from all flying sites - Meteo analysis, forecasts, daily weather updates - Charges for using airspace and take-off places - Launching supervision by an instructor - Flying tips, tailor-made tasks and goals to achieve - Radio communication and instructions during flights - Theoretical instruction - Analysis together with the pilots - T-shirts - Photo CD Prices 590 € for pilots 415 € for non-pilots Payment options You can book your trip with 30% deposit. We accept cash, checks, PayPal or bank transfer. Click here for further details and cancellation policy. Difficulty level * beginner, intermediate and advanced pilots Requirements - To have a completed P2 certification (or equivalent) - DHV or CEN certified equipment - Reserve parachute - Helmet - PMR or 2m radio Detailed tour schedule Bookings or Questions Click here for bookings or questions.
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