Plane

Overview

Plane is a mountain site in Czechia with a recorded launch elevation of 1,138 m. It works best in north-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Plane; most takeoffs are reached by shuttle, cable car or a ride from a local pilot. Data: © OpenStreetMap contributors

Where to stay

The nearest towns, for a bed, food and a lift to takeoff.

• Špindlerův Mlýn2 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Pec pod Sněžkou8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Vrchlabí9 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

For the days the wind is wrong: places worth a visit within 10 km of Plane.

• Przełęcz KarkonoskaOutdoors · 6 km awayMountain pass in the Czech Republic and Poland
• Luční boudaOutdoors · 6.2 km awayMountain hotel in the Giant Mountains, Czech Republic
• Giant MountainsOutdoors · 6.3 km awayCzech and Polish mountain range
• Studniční horaOutdoors · 6.5 km awayCumulus mountain in the Czech Republic
• Giant Mountains National ParkOutdoors · 6.7 km awayNational park in Poland
• Mały StawOutdoors · 7.3 km awayLake in Karkonosze National Park, Poland
• Wielki StawOutdoors · 7.6 km awayLake in Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland
• Czeskie KamienieOutdoors · 7.6 km awayPeak in Giant Mountains, Czech Republic-Poland

From Wikipedia, text and photos under their own licences on each article.

• Misecky - SE4 km NW · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Misecky - SW4 km NW · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Lysa hora10 km NW · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Cerna Hora11 km SE · Faces SWorks in other winds
• Mała Kopa11 km NE
• Szrenica12 km NW
• Studenov13 km W · Faces SEWorks in other winds
• Certova Hora14 km NW · Faces NE–EWorks in other winds

Pilot notes