ATTENTION THIS TRACK IS FOR EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN RIDERS ONLY!!! MOUNTAIN PILOTS ONLY!!!!
The Fallere snowfield is located about ten minutes' flight from Aosta, and is a rather large expanse, which, despite the limited slope, still allows flying away
In fact, even after what I have indicated as the end of the runway, it is possible to continue the take-off run for a long stretch.
Once you have identified the landing surface, reconnoitre at 7,800 ft.
Turn based on the height of Bocca France and then set the final.
You should be at 7,500 ft, just below the level of the crest of Bocca France, which passes you on the left.
The runway is very long, so it is not advisable to touch down too early; follow the slope and place your skis on the steepest section. Especially on the first landing, try to reduce the impact speed to a minimum and then taxi very carefully.
Even if there are no tracks already, try to land on the right side of the runway, as on the left side (the one downstream) towards the top you will encounter some rocks.
The Fallere is quite exposed to the wind, and therefore you will hardly find powdery or soft snow.
More commonly the ground will be crusty and partially frozen.
The accumulations of frozen snow could create problems: I recommend landing with caution, perhaps taking into account having to push the aircraft to reach the top of the runway, and therefore possibly destroying with "kicks" the piles of snow that could damage the landing gear during the take-off run.
During take-off you need to lift the aircraft by taking advantage of the slope of the ground which is greater in the very first stretch and then keep it a few centimetres from the ground, gaining speed.
Normally, however, long runs on the low-slope stretch are also possible, given that, as already mentioned, you will hardly find a "heavy" ground.
Given the relatively low altitude and the strong exposure to wind and sun, keep an eye on the thermometer.
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Nevaio del Fallére altiporto
🔗 Sun, 01 Dec 2024
— @Pugliapilot at Nevaio del Fallére altiporto, Italy Reply
ATTENTION only practicable in winter.!!!!!!!!!
ATTENTION THIS TRACK IS FOR EXPERIENCED MOUNTAIN RIDERS ONLY!!! MOUNTAIN PILOTS ONLY!!!!
The Fallere snowfield is located about ten minutes' flight from Aosta, and is a rather large expanse, which, despite the limited slope, still allows flying away
In fact, even after what I have indicated as the end of the runway, it is possible to continue the take-off run for a long stretch.
Once you have identified the landing surface, reconnoitre at 7,800 ft.
Turn based on the height of Bocca France and then set the final.
You should be at 7,500 ft, just below the level of the crest of Bocca France, which passes you on the left.
The runway is very long, so it is not advisable to touch down too early; follow the slope and place your skis on the steepest section. Especially on the first landing, try to reduce the impact speed to a minimum and then taxi very carefully.
Even if there are no tracks already, try to land on the right side of the runway, as on the left side (the one downstream) towards the top you will encounter some rocks.
The Fallere is quite exposed to the wind, and therefore you will hardly find powdery or soft snow.
More commonly the ground will be crusty and partially frozen.
The accumulations of frozen snow could create problems: I recommend landing with caution, perhaps taking into account having to push the aircraft to reach the top of the runway, and therefore possibly destroying with "kicks" the piles of snow that could damage the landing gear during the take-off run.
During take-off you need to lift the aircraft by taking advantage of the slope of the ground which is greater in the very first stretch and then keep it a few centimetres from the ground, gaining speed.
Normally, however, long runs on the low-slope stretch are also possible, given that, as already mentioned, you will hardly find a "heavy" ground.
Given the relatively low altitude and the strong exposure to wind and sun, keep an eye on the thermometer.