Hemeius - Faleza
📍 Bacau , Comuna Itesti · Nearest city: Itesti (2 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 248 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
46.66230, 26.84730Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:36 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Flyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~763 m, wind 12 km/h.
base ~763m · wind 12 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~1781 m, wind 17 km/h.
base ~1781m · wind 17 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~1886 m, wind 25 km/h.
base ~1886m · wind 25 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) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.47 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
A bit challenging but still ok for intermediate pilots.
Rules and notes
The area is on the edge of the CTR Bacau, so inform the TWR
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