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15 Aug 2022 - TEMPORARILY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE Dear pilots, As you surely know, the Dune du Pilat, its forests and its campsites have been completely ravaged by fire a few days ago. It is a severe blow for the nature, the region, the inhabitants, the local actors and the tourists. A prefectural decree forbids all access to the Dune du Pilat and its surroundings until further notice. All practices on the Dune are forbidden, including hang-gliding, for obvious security reasons. Beyond safety, there is a major stake for the future and the re-establishment of our activity on the Dune du Pilat. We ask you not to come and fly in this area this summer. If paragliders were observed practicing (inflating or flying) it would have unprecedented consequences. The fires continue to burn to this day, even if they are no longer progressing, they are not extinguished. It will take weeks, probably months, to make this site accessible to the public again. Give us the opportunity to defend and promote our beautiful activity with an exemplary behavior in the coming months by respecting the current bans. We will keep you informed of any new developments. Sincerely, Charlie Piccolo According to Camping the take off at this site is only allowed for guests. http://www.paraglide.co.uk/paragliding-dune-du-pyla-rules-and-information-ezp-13.html PARAGLIDING AT PYLA DUNE - Dune du Pilat Welcome! HOLIDAYMAKERS, PLEASE RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT - Avoid trampling the sand unnecessarily. - Do not use boards as they damage the dunes. - Please do not walk in the lime-grass. - Please respect private take-offs. - This natural site must be protected. PARAGLIDER PILOTS' SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: This site can be dangerous. Beware of collisions, reversing, and sudden descent to the ground... - Please do not fly when there are too many pilots. - Personal. Air liability insurance is compulsory. - A helmet must be worn. Sports shoes recommended. - Pilot's licence is recommended - Accelerator strongly recommended. - The technique of inflating the sail when facing it is necessary. (Reverse Launching) - Before taking off, please make sure there is no pilot in the way. - Please respect the rights of way. - Be careful, a hang-glider wing can appear suddenly. - Do not cut off the wind from another pilot. - Do not hover, especially in front of the take off zones - Flying and landing is forbidden on beaches supervised by lifeguards and marked by orange and black striped signposts - On the ground and in flight, please do not stay in the sector reserved for model planes. - The 'WAGA' technique is acceptable only if it does not hamper the other pilots. - Speed riding is forbidden on the Gailouneys site. MODEL PLANE USERS: for safety reasons please use the best adapted zone situated in the south part of the Grande dune. Local Club ARCAM' tel: 06 07 91 77 88 Hang Glider PILOTS: You are welcome. Landing is authorised. on Gaillouneys beach. PARAGLIDING SCHOOLS OR GROUPS: Your activities must not hamper the other pilots. Please contact the schools or clubs on site. MOTORISED PARAGLIDING: Paramotor take-off is not allowed on the PYLA site, except for certain private lands where you must get authorisation. In the interest of all, offences committed are liable to fines. All activities on this site are at your own risk and under your own responsibility. Beacon frequency: 143.987.5 MHz This FFVL radio frequency must not, be used for conversation Beacon tel: 04 56 38 60 80 - Favourable winds: N to W - Weather forecast tel: 08 98 68 08 33 PARAGLIDING INFORMATION Club La Teste PYLA Vol Libre : http://www.parapyla.free.fr Professional schools exist on the site, please contact La Teste de Buch Tourist Office Tel: 05.56.54.63.14 http://www.tourisme-latestedebuch.fr email : ot.la.teste.de.buch@wanadoo.fr ASSISTANCE: - from the road, call cell phone number 112 - from the beach, call the Petit Nice beach lifeguards Tel: 05 56 22 11 21 - VHF radio (boat channel 16) frequency 156.800 Do not give the injured person anything to drink. http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=64 http://www.parapyla.free.fr Altitude 50m

N and S TO at end of paved road (HG/ PG);or continue on dirt road to top:ramp for S TO, fields for S and N TO (HG/ PG) Beware, when the trend is north and the south breeze takes over, risks of dusts. Do not hesitate to contact local clubs and schools. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=5003 Altitude 1330m

Village of Socourt located 5 km from Charmes (88) 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 348m

Before flying visit : Club Nancy Vol Librehttp://testvlad.free.fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=36 Following an incident of activation and deactivation of the LF-RP2 Pagny la Blanche Côté on Friday 23/10-2022, the base of OCHEY suspends the activation of this zone until further notice. We ask you to respect the instructions, because other sites are close to the base and also depend on authorizations for cross-country departures Regulations : Before any takeoff, the first person to arrive must call the base of Ochey to inform the beginning and the end of the free flight activity at 03.83.52.64.46 If the CTR Ochey is active, the free flight activity can take place under 1000 feet (about 300m above the takeoff or altitude 650m) within the limits of the R92 zone. The lateral limits are the following GPS points 48°35'33 "N,005°44'48 "E (2km north of Uruffe) 48°31'40 "N,005°48'30 "E (Saulxures-lès-Vannes) 48°29'00 "N,005°45'30 "E (Clerey-la-Côte) 48°32'15 "N,005°40'05 "E (Maxey-sur-Vaise) If the CTR Ochey is not active, the free flight activity can take place outside the limits of the R92 zone. In any case the base of Ochey can ask for the suspension of the free flight activity if necessary. In case of suspension, the pilots must put in place a stop to the activity: > A radio announcement on the FFVL frequency. A radio announcement on the FFVL frequency > A red cross placed on the ground. (Box with ribbon under the tree of the biroute) Ras : 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Altitude 347m

The take-off is at the top of the Lachat, at 2100 meters of altitude. The main orientation is S-W, facing the valley breeze, but it is also possible to take off on the N-E sector in calm conditions. Beware of flying over the chairlift (50m/ground restriction) and the downwind sector. Access is by the Rosay cable car (10min), then the Lachat chairlift (7min). Access is also possible on foot via the Col du Châtillon. Lat 45.9587 / Long 6.4765 One of the best spots in the region, the Lachat offers excellent possibilities to start, progress and go cross-country in the grandiose panorama of Grand Bornand and the Aravis. In winter: It is strictly forbidden to rest on the summit and soaring below 50m/ground is strictly forbidden. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Rosay gondola and Lachat chairlift in season only Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=117 Webcam: https://www.skaping.com/le-grand-bornand/mont-lachat James Ormond - Les Ailes du Grand Bornand Altitude 2020m

From Marlioz or Sallanches, follow the direction of Plateau d'Assy then Plaine-Joux : large car park at the arrival. SAT bus line: schedules changing according to the seasons, consult their website http://www.sat-montblanc.com/index.aspx, departure CHEDDE, arrival PLAINE-JOUX. At Plain Joux.Wide take off, nicely prepared.Can be windy the afternoon (valley brise) Be careful in moderate to strong forecasted westerly conditions: landings may become impossible to reach. The Génépi is not bad at all 1- and 2-seater / Training 1- and 2-seater / Training Altitude 1335m

Map 2742 ET. When arriving from Montpellier by the D17, take the direction "Lauret" by the D17E7. Once in the village, pass in front of the town hall and take the first street on the right then on the left, take the "Chemin de la Foux". Continue on the D17E3 for about 2 km and after arriving at a small pass, take the forest track opening on the right. ? Through Claret, cross the village and 300 m before the cooperative cellar, take the direction "Dolgue Mas Blanc" on the left. Continue on the D17E3, cross carefully the small hamlet of Mas Blanc and take the second track (the best) that you will find on your left. Continue on the track for 1700 m. The trail departure for takeoff is just before the end of the burned area. Park well on the edge so as not to obstruct traffic. The start of the trail is marked by a cairn, the takeoff is 200 m a little below. Take off slope down, above a little cliff. It have to be windy to take off in security. Always beware of the entrances of Tramontane (W-NW) which can occur at the end of the day and can be very violent (more than 60 km/h in 5 minutes): it is the main big trap of the site. You have to be careful as soon as the weather forecast announces this wind and therefore watch out for the Séranne beacon which, placed further west, allows you to anticipate well. 1- and 2-seater Altitude 261m

From the village of Port à Binson, avenue Paul Doumer turn south on rue du Docteur Remy then climb up to the crest at the top of the vines, turn on the crest towards a first small wood to the east, 700 m parking area between the forest to the south and the wood behind the decoration to the north. 10 to 15 km/h wind and good thermal conditions SSE direction: 30 km away, CTR of Vatry (SFC - 2500 ft AMSL) Direction S: 45 km away, TMA 5 Paris (4500 ft AMSL - FL65) and TMA 7 Paris (FL65 - FL85) Therodynamic site for experienced pilots. Take-off above the vines. Forest behind the decoration, when climbing in thermal with wind, do not back up above the trees without sufficient altitude to cross the wooded areas. No landing. Possible installation in the paths between the vines (beware of the stakes) or next to the field to the east at the bottom of the decoration, or rest at the decoration (difficult), or start in cross 1- and 2-seater Altitude 204m

IGN map: 2642 ET Access to the take-off via the roundabout at the entrance of Cazilhac on the left, asphalt road then road for 8 km. Landing and parking at the Hameau de Coupiac, a shed near the road in the Brissac Valley. Shuttle managed by the "Les Ailes de la Séranne" club, the club's website under the heading "it flies, let's go". Takeoff : There are 3 takeoffs for paragliding and one for hanggliding.Wind : S / N and SE/SW/NW Sea breeze regime. S,SE wind. light tramontane (N,NO) See aerial map displayed on site. Paragliders, be careful in strong southeast winds, frequent turbulence. Thermals often very strong. Frequent and sometimes strong sea breeze. Beware of mini tornadoes (dust devils), in summer often in light or changing wind conditions. Nice long wide launch. Long, rough lane. No walk up from LZ. Parking by launch. Maps on board at site. 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=132 Altitude 899m

Parking du Lomer in Pénestin. IMPERATIVE use of the official marked take-off. Hang gliding is not allowed. Watch out for walkers, to take off, we cross the customs path. We strongly advise against this site without an accelerator. 01 July / 31 August no-fly 4 hours around high water 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=41 Altitude 7m