Red River Ramp

Directions: Access from Rod. João Gualberto Soares, the main road that gives access to the neighborhood of Red River, next to the number 5470. Ingleses Beach, turn left, on the dirt road, and continue for approximately 1 km until the entrance to the trail. The road is in reasonable condition, accessible to cars with simple traction, however, it is good to be careful with rocks and ribs. From the beginning of the road it is possible to see the ramp just up the hill, in a straight line. Pay attention, as the entrance to the trail that gives access to the Rio Vermelho ramp is quite discreet. The trail is short and is amid native vegetation.

Altitude: M 123

unevenness: M 123

Quadrant Wind: L | IF.

WayPoint: S 27º 48' 334" W 48º 42' 877".

Flight Type: Lift | thermal.

Equipment: Paragliding | Wing.

Take-off: Natural ramp. Possibility of one take-off at a time.

landing: Landing is usually done just below the ramp in a pasture next to the road that gives access to the ramp, but Rio Vermelho is full of possibilities. Pay attention to high voltage networks below the ramp and next to the main landing. In the pasture, there are many swamps and mounds of earth that can cause small accidents.

Best time to fly: From September to May.

Boa: One of the best lift and thermal combinations on the island.

Flying Tip: Small ramp, however, after takeoff, allows flights to all directions of the island. On days with good conditions it is possible to fly to the Ingleses dunes, costo do santinho etc.



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