Podari

Overview

Podari is a hill site in Romania with a recorded launch elevation of 142 m. It works best in easterly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and south-easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring, using foot launch.

• The site is realy good for training , patroling in dynamic winds and average for thermals . Not good for gusts and very strong winds Source: ParaglidingEarth

Getting there

Plan to reach the landing field or the nearest town to Podari; 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.

• Craiova7 km away · cityBooking.comAirbnb
• Segarcea19 km awayBooking.comAirbnb
• Balș27 km awayBooking.comAirbnb

Things to do

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

• Cathedral of Saint Demetrius, CraiovaCulture · 6.4 km awayRomanian Orthodox cathedral in Craiova, Romania
• Museum of OlteniaCulture · 6.8 km awayMuseum in Craiova, Romania
• Craiova Art MuseumCulture · 6.9 km awayArt museum in Craiova, Romania

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

• Crovna17 km NW · Faces SW–WWorks in other winds
• Padea26 km S
• Tamna67 km NW
• Gabrovnitsa Airport89 km SW

Pilot notes