South America · Bolivar, VEN

Ptari tepui

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

v1.0 · BETA

About

Ptari-tepui, s a tepui in Bolívar state, Venezuela. Lying near the centre of the Sierra de Lema, it has a maximum elevation of around 2,400 metres (7,900 ft) above sea level. Its mostly bare summit plateau has an area of 1.25 km2 (0.48 sq mi). Though generally flat, distinctive erosional rock formations are found on the more dissected eastern edge of the summit.

Launch Points (1)

Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 2,451 m / 8,042 ftHdg: 206° SSWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

 Launch

Landing Zones (1)

River LZ

Alt: 1,004 m / 3,295 ftHdg: 43° NE

A generic landing area (LZ)

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 116.2 @ 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 cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.

Terrain & Access

Cliff LaunchGrassy SlopeJungleTrail AccessHelicopter Required

The areas around launch(s) may be : Cliffs Grassy slopes You will find the terrain to include : Jungles

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Location

Latitude
5.763990
Longitude
-61.809156
Altitude
2,451 m / 8,042 ft
Time Zone
America/Caracas

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H4
Best Wind Dir
ESE (116°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt
Weather Station
SYKM

Chase the Wind

Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.

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