Thermal and föhn map (south/north) + Bonus: info map gliding
This map contains house thermals, optimal glide lines and potential landing areas for a light wind, thermic day. The optimal glide lines are designed for sailplane pilots, but are still useful for hang gliders and paragliders. Field landing sites are as useful for hang-gliders as sailplane pilots and all house thermals are useful for all thermalling aircraft. The majority of the information is based on Werner and Simon's long experience, augmented by locals and after a protracted process was worked up and published. All altitudes are AMSL. Airspace is deliberately omitted and this information should be obtained from current aircharts (e.g. ICAO)
This map aims to assist in getting a bigger picture, seeing connections, recognising sensitive areas and therefore being able to understand meteorology in the Alps. They should further help with reading terrain. They are primarily for flight planning in the eastern Alps. The marked house thermals are those which have been identified in-flight.
The foehn map for north and south foehn consists of collected experience from various pilots and our own knowledge. However, these special weather conditions require conscientious preparation and 100 per cent control of the aircraft.
- Format: 1400 x 590 mm open, folded: 198 x 295 mm, printed on both sides.
- Coverage: 80% of the Alps, Vosges/Black Forest to Trieste, Albertville/Mt. Blanc to Wr. Neustadt.
- Back side printed: south and north foehn map for optimal flight preparation
- Extensive revised link collection
- New areas: e.g. Ticino, Aosta, Lake Como, Bassano, Western Switzerland, Jura, Southern Vosges and Black Forest, Ljiak
- Bonus: Info map gliding, with overview of the most important alpine airfields incl. frequencies and assistance
Contents:
- Known house thermals: the marked house thermals are recognised hotspots , which, depending on the time of day, generally provide lift.
- Airfields’ radio frequencies, including military and civil frequencies
- Field landing areas - good
- Field landing areas - doable
- Field landing areas - emergency only
- Good possibilities for crossing main ridges
- Good glide lines - often with good transition possibilities
- Prominent mountains/thermals, including names and altitudes
- Important mountain passes incl. altitude
- QR codes linking to important info pages
- Additional good glide lines in different areas
- All airfields are now marked with a 10km radius
Delivery in clear plastic sleeve
