Plasina Gašparac

Overview

Plasina Gašparac is a flatland site in Croatia with a recorded launch elevation of 690 m. It works best in north-easterly winds, and can also work in northerly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch. It is recorded as suitable for cross-country flights.

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Plasina Gašparac; 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.

• Otočac7 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Gospić31 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Senj36 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Gacka BridgeCulture · 8.3 km awayBridge in Central Croatia

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

• Godača (Sinac)8 km E · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Basača34 km S · Faces S–WPossible XC from here on a NE day, 34 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Bjelopolje43 km E
• Bihać zavalje44 km E
• Baska (Krk)46 km W · Faces N–NE
• Libinje63 km S · Faces SWWorks in other winds
• Tribalj (Rijeka)67 km NW · Faces SE–WWorks in other winds
• Grobnik87 km NW · Faces S–WWorks in other winds

Pilot notes