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: 2026-04-21 01:15 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~45 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~45m · wind 12 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~44 m, wind 10 km/h, precipitation 2.4 mm.
base ~44m · wind 10 km/h · precip 2.4mmVery favorable day for XC, cloud base ~662 m, wind 8 km/h.
base ~662m · wind 8 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
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
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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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