morlaca

Overview

morlaca is a flatland site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 700 m. It works best in north-easterly and easterly winds, and can also work in northerly, south-easterly and southerly 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 morlaca; 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.

• Huedin8 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Zalău36 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Șimleu Silvaniei42 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Resculum (castra)Culture · 3.1 km awayHistoric site in Cluj, Romania

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

• Manastireni14 km SE · Faces NW–NWorks in other winds
• Pria16 km N
• Stana de Vale33 km SW · Faces SPossible XC from here on a NE day, 33 km downwind
• Floresti44 km E · Faces SE–SWWorks in other winds
• Pestere46 km NWPossible XC from here on a E day, 46 km downwind
• Liteni49 km SE · Faces E–SE
• Vf,Cururbăta Mare50 km S · Faces NE, SWPossible XC from here on a NE day, 50 km downwindWorks in other winds
• Varciorog51 km WPossible XC from here on a E day, 51 km downwind

Pilot notes