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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

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. . 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 James Ormond - Les Ailes du Grand Bornand Altitude 2020m

From the commune of Cessens or Chindrieux, take the D54 and join the Sapenay pass. The "ABRY" parking lot is now 50 yards from the pass. Attention road closed during the winter period. alti: 897mFrom landing: drive to Chindrieux. In the village take the D54 road to 'col du sapenay'. Cross this pass and park your car, there's sign 'décollage parapente du sapenay'. From south to southwest with marked instability The site is located halfway between Le Bourget du Lac and Annecy airports in a Class E TMA, with takeoff in the glide path of the aircraft for Le Bourget airstrip. In order not to create any incident with the air traffic, a federal regulation of use of the airspace was set up, it is the future of the site to respect it. You will find all the necessary information on the panels installed at the entrance to the site. None At the northern end of the Lac de Bourget there is the airfield at the Col de Sapenay. When the sun is shining, the limestone edge facing west provides a reliable updraft. Unfortunately, the stored thermals must not be cranked up to infinite heights. There is a height gradation in the flight area, which becomes lower and lower towards the south. The reason for this is the airfield in Chambery. The airfield is especially attractive for kite pilots due to the huge landing area. (Text Kai Ehrenfried) https://www.dhv.de/medien/archiv/artikel-archiv/fluggebiete/annecy/ None of them 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=19 Altitude 887m

Coming from Fellering / Oderen go up the valley to the lake and turn right towards the ridge road. The take-off is on the stubble that is above the road at the level of the farmhouse inn of the Treh. You can either park on the side of the road (asphalt car park) or access another earthen car park that goes up towards the stubble. The turning area in front of the barrier must remain free of parking. She's for the rescue! Very nice and big.And very big landing at takeoff!Height: 1200 meters. High wind turbulence >25 km/h For obvious safety reasons, no take-off upstream of the wooden barrier in the sail preparation area. Paragliding decoration on the left of the air bag, delta take-off on the right Riesiger Wiesenstartplatz für Drachen und Gleitschirme am Treh. Best known and most popular airfield in the Vosges. Large take-off and landing areas invite you to take part in extensive thermal flights. Especially on weekends you have to expect a high number of pilots. Fellering Town Hall 60, Grand'Rue - BP 9 F-68470 FELLERING Tel: +33(0)389826072 Fax: +33(0)389382428 mairie@fellering.com http://www.fellering.com/ 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater none Cumulus Parapente Z.A. F-68830 ODEREN Tél: +33(0)6 63 39 77 09 info@cumulus-parapente.com http://www.cumulus-parapente.com Centre Ecole du Markstein Z.A. F-68830 ODEREN Tel: +33(0)389821716 Fax: +33(0)389382245 c.e.m@orange.fr http://www.centreecolemarkstein.com Flight school Pappus - Hari Huber http://www.gleitschirmschule-pappus.de hari@gleitschirmschule-pappus.de Altitude 1216m

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

Caution technical take-off: There is a high risk of being pushed backwards on the cross or to find oneself in the trees if the glider is not well controlled. FFVL Pilot's License level is strongly recommended. Flight with vario recommended - Gain max 150m (Att max 600m). For pilots not equipped with vario if strong ascents, descend and clear on Saint Germain. The crossing of the village must be done at a moderate pace and in the respect of the peace of the inhabitants. Do not put down in the meadow if the cows are present. Flight Restrictions : TMA 1 of Lyon : No penetration 150m of maximum gain (ATT 600m Max) BASE 942: No flights to the South and West towards the antennas. Impassable frontier under penalty of intervention by the base gendarmerie. Accessible from Lyon - BUS 84 - stop Poleymieux la Tour then 15 min on foot 1- and 2-seater Altitude 447m

Before flying visit : Club Nancy Vol Librehttp://testvlad.free.fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=36 S Regulations : Before any takeoff, the first person to arrive must imperatively 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

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

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

De Cessens prendre la D54 direction le Col du Sapenay. Quand la route débouche sur le versant gauche au niveau de la petite chapelle, vous trouverez un parking sur votre droite 200 m plus loin. Pour accéder au décollage, vous devez suivre à pied la départementale en direction du nord et vous trouverez à environ 200 m un chemin en terre à gauche de la route. from landing drive to Chambotte village. In the village turn to the left, D991b rod, direction St Germain. In St Germain turn to the left, D58b road, direction Cessens. Cross it and take D54 road.When the road stops going up a track goes on your left. Park your car along the road and walk 5mn.Little field with trees.on the edge of cliff you can watch the landing area, near the little port. Consult aeronautical charts RAS 1- and 2-seater 1- and 2-seater Weather: http://www.balisemeteo.com/balise.php?idBalise=19 Altitude 767m