Ninho das Aguias (Novo Petropolis)
📍 Rio Grande do Sul , Nova Petropolis · Nearest city: Nova Petropolis (6 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 625 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-29.35230, -51.16440Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:11 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Very favorable day for XC, cloud base ~970 m, wind 13 km/h.
base ~970m · wind 13 km/hVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~870 m, wind 9 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~870m · wind 9 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
🗓️ Best season to fly (2024 climatology)
Monthly climate score: historical avg of temp, wind, rain and cloud cover. Green = optimal month.
⭐ Best month: Aug (88/100, 19°C, 77mm lluvia) · Worst month: May (38/100, 402mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.90 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.57 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 667 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 15.1° |
| Slope aspect | 210° (SW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
N / W: 1500 m^2 of grassy slopes. Two concrete ramps to wing, with toilets and bar. S: 800 m^2 grassy ramp and wooden ramp.
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