Europe · Maderira, PRT
Serra de Agua
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About
Serra de Água (Portuguese meaning literally mountain range of water) is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Brava on the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 1,049,[1] in an area of 24.16 km².
Launch Points (1)
Monte do Pinaculo Launch
A generic hang glider launch
Landing Zones (1)
Sport Field LZ
Very restricted. Very tight
Flying Conditions
Island weather, but this is a big mountain that will generate thermals and/or ridge lift
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 159.9 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions. Island weather, but this is a big mountain that will generate thermals and/or ridge lift
Terrain & Access
The areas around launch(s) may be : Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Alpine conditions
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Location
- Latitude
- 32.744650
- Longitude
- -17.048307
- Altitude
- 1,584 m / 5,195 ft
- Time Zone
- Europe/Lisbon
Conditions
- Min Hang Rating
- H3
- Best Wind Dir
- SSE (160°)
- Best Wind Speed
- 10–20 kt
- Weather Station
- LPMA
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Serra de Agua. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Madeira Arpt, MD, PT
13:13 UTC
26 km from site
Wind
Variable
7 kt
Ceiling
SCT 0 ft
6+ sm vis
Variable · 7 kt · 13:13 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 26 km from Serra de Agua. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.