Mountain, climate, thermal currents. The necessary conditions for the practice of this exciting sport coincide in the mountains of San Javier, 25 km west from the center of san miguel de tucumán. There, more precisely from the takeoff runway of the hill ball hillThis incredible adventure of adrenaline, emotion and beauty begins, which allows you to observe from the air one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
The dream of flying, so ancient and so sought after, led a group of adventurers from this province to take the leap into the void and into the vastness of the Tucuman sky. more than 20 years agowhen it occurs on this natural slope of the Loma Bola hill several associations, schools or simple groups of fans to develop the activity.
The great attraction is that anyone can fulfill the dream of flying, thanks to a two-seater equipment that allows you to do it under the colorful sails of the rig led by expert athletes. This is how this area of Cerro San Javier receives, day after day, hundreds of sports lovers, daring visitors who will try the feat, tourists who want to witness this practice in an incredible landscape or walk, bicycle or horseback, this beautiful place in the department of Yerba Buena.
Only 45 minutes by car from the city center heading west along Aconquija avenue, and then continuing up the hill through the winding and magical RP 338, in full yunga tucumana, you will find this nature reserve of adventures. Admission is free and with services such as toilets, confectionery, parking and WiFi. Just sitting on a natural green carpet to contemplate the challenge of the flight and the landscape of the city is, in itself, an incredible experience.
But the fame of this hill is not only determined by the landscape that can be seen from its heights, but also because it is one of the most recognized places in the world for the practice of free flight. Latest Paragliding World Championship, with more than 150 pilots from all over the planetIt was done right here. The success of the competition does nothing more than renew the interest and passion for a single sport, which combines technical and sporting ability, love for nature and the adrenaline of finding up there, meters above the ground and supported by little more than 5 kg of cloth, feeling the air of the Tucuman yunga on the skin.
Throughout the year, miles of people of all ages, bold or fearful; professionals or amateurs; adventurers or tourists conventional, they choose to jump from Loma Bola. For this reason, recognized schools, companies or professionals offer tourists an unforgettable experience that, in general terms, takes three hours between the transfer from the city and the contact with sport and nature. Once in Loma Bola, the adventurers receive a technical talk to fly over the captivating slope of the green-brushed hill for about 15 minutes, with the capital of Tucumán under their feet and the soft and benevolent wind caressing their faces.
The experience has a average cost of $12,000 (includes transfer to the hill, flight and photographs). Who can get on a two-seater harness to undertake a baptism flight? Anyone regardless of age, from children to seniors.
the paraglider It’s a ship built only of cloth and ropes. with which you can take off and land standing up. The sail is shaped like a wing, with a profile similar to that of an airplane, which provides lift from a certain speed. This equipment folds easily and fits inside a backpack together with its accessories, with a weight that varies between 10 and 15 kilos.
Thanks to its controls, two straps that control the strings on the left and right trailing edges of the wing, the flight can be easily controlled to turn, accelerate or slowly descend. When you release the controls, the glider flies straight and smooth, making it one of the easiest aircraft to fly. The equipment consists of a helmet, flight chair, goggles, emergency parachute and hand instruments such as altimeter, GPS and radio.
As it is a wing with a flexible structure, without rigid components –just fabric, ropes, a light chair–, it allows a more fluid and smooth movement than a hang glider, for example, with an average flight ratio of 7:1, that is, It advances 7 meters forward for each meter it descends. As for speed, they reach between 25 and 50 km/h and can cover long distances. for a christening flight, specialists recommend no more than 20 minutes in the airso as not to generate nausea or discomfort in the person who makes his first outing.
The possibility of flying is generated by thermal and dynamic currents that present the slopes of the mountains. These are ascending or horizontal air movements generated by the heating of the ground and by the inclined shape of the hills, something that a pilot must know in depth to enjoy his flight or to compete with the necessary tools.
besides, Meteorology plays a very important role. Well, then, the pilot must know both the current and nearby weather conditions before embarking on a flight. Wind speed, temperature, atmospheric pressure, and relative humidity are basic inputs when planning a flight and anticipating all the safety conditions for practicing this exciting sport.
Where and with whom to fly in Tucumán: most companies will provide their service every day of the year, weather permitting, between 10 and 18 hours. In addition, many of them offer a shuttle service from the city center to Loma Bola. All the pilots have qualification or professional license of the Argentine Federation of Free Flight (FAVL), entity that guides this practice.
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