Rucas
📍 Piedmont , Provincia di Torino · Nearest city: Rora (6 km)
66 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1581 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
44.74460, 7.22952Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-05-02 16:03 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~179 m, wind 6 km/h, precipitation 5.6 mm.
base ~179m · wind 6 km/h · precip 5.6mmNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~45 m, wind 8 km/h, precipitation 4.0 mm.
base ~45m · wind 8 km/h · precip 4.0mmComposite 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 (80/100, 20°C, 119mm lluvia) · Worst month: Mar (20/100, 284mm lluvia)
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 15 | High |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.78 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.61 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Italy Gemona 2026 · 2026-07-25 – 2026-08-01 · PWCA
Copa del Mundo en Gemona del Friuli, Italia
Takeoff description
1480 mt asl Big grass slope , it is possible to open up to 8-10 gliders at the same time. Suitable for beginners. Easy top landing with appropriate conditions. Big car parking. It is not necessary walking to reach the takeoff. Takeoff oriented SE
Rules and notes
It is forbidden to fly over stone quarries near the take off. Avoid landing out of the field
Pilot comments
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