Paragliding at the Zichron Ya’akov Base
The Flying Experience
Flatland site offering a playground of about 80m hight, that needs seabreeze. Its not a soaring site, but thermaldynamic, the thermals need the seabreeze to build nicely and from takeoff you will be taken up nice and hight. It is strong during the day and gentle big thermals in the evening.
It’s an interesting cross country site where you fly down winders to for example Mevo Hama which is about 60km. You cross from the Mediterranean to the border with Jordan and Syria.
There is lots of civilisation around, no place for hiking. Roads buildings. Build up.
What is exciting about this place?
Is it beginner friendly?
This site is not for beginners. It gets pretty rough as it’s a mix of seabreeze and thermic activity which creates some turbulent thermals. If you really want to go here and you are a beginning pilot with lots of hours of practice then
What are the local regulations?
No regulations, no registrations, no license requirements. Just remember that there are important airspace limitations, which change frequently, and it is best to ask local XC pilots advice for this, especially if you would like to fly outside of the weekends.
Know before you go
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Terrain
- Flatland
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Pilot level
- Independent
- Expert
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Flying Style
- Cross Country
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Best Season
- Apr
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- Jun
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What is the Climate like?
What is the temperature?
When is best to go fly here?
You can fly in Israel all year around. In Summer, which is June to august, you can make early thermal flights before the sea breeze kicks in, or wait for the breeze and enjoy great coastal soaring between Hetzliya and Netanya.
How is the Weather?
What are the flying conditions?
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The Travel Experience
How to get there?
Nearest airport: Ben Gurion International Airport (Tel Aviv)
What to bring?
Check out our Packing List to find out what to bring on a paragliding trip. Apart from this list, the locals recommend you should bring the following:
Apart from this, the locals recommend you to bring some good vibes.
What to do on your day off?
Map coming soon!
Where do pilots stay?
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