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Serra grande - BA

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Serra grande - BA

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PPG friendly
Not marked
Authorization
Not marked
Club / contract
Not marked
Launch faces
E, SE, S
Forecast point
Ready
Access notes
Access by Ilheus - Bahia - Brazil or by Itacare. From Ilheus, get road BA-001 destination to Itacare. The only hill on the road is Serra Grande, a small village on the right. Get the exit to the right and follow the signals to the runnaway, in direction to the sea. More details at the following route: http://her.is/THh7K Exactly 39,6km from the center of Ilheus.
Site rules
  • The wind shall come from S or SE.
Launch directions
E, SE, S
Direction notes
ParaglidingEarth marks SE, S as good. ParaglidingEarth marks E as possible.
Safety notes
  • -14° 28' 29.27', -39° 1' 49.02' or -14.474798, -39.030283 Elevation 80m + / - The map on googlemaps (not satelital) shows the takeoff as 'on the sea' however if you find the coordinates in the satelital view you'll find the right place for takeoff and landing. Otherwise look at http://here.com Details (in portuguese) at http://www.guia4ventos.com.br/rampas-do-brasil/49-rampas-de-voo-livre-ba/174-rampa-de-serra-grande-itacare-ba- Just look at the sea and follow the clouds...and keep attention on the wind direction and power. on the own runnaway or at the beach (-14° 28' 43.60', -39° 1' 53.60') Source: ParaglidingEarth contributors (CC BY-SA 3.0; newer contributions may also be ODbL 1.0) - https://www.paraglidingearth.com/?site=12793
Map pin (exact launch)
ParaglidingEarth publishes this point as a takeoff coordinate.
Navigation warning
Directory coordinate only; confirm current access, local club rules, airspace, hazards, and landing options before travel or launch.

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