La Malinche
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| takeoff | La Malinche Launch is unique in the region; the intersection of three valleys releases a consistent daily house thermal. It is the best local launch for both local and XC flights, providing options for 360 degrees and landing zones in all directions, as well as an extensive system of inexpensive taxis to take you where you wish. Pilots new to this site should get a briefing of the multiple landing and XC options. The large grass launch is maintained year around exclusively for paragliding by the paragliding owners and can easily accommodate 4 – 5 gliders. Winds are predictably Southwest, South, and Southeast. Top landings are common for local Mexican tandem pilots and should present no problems for intermediate pilots. |
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| landing | The Cabanas (Cabins) Piano LZ is located to the left below a clearing North of 3 cabins. This LZ is NOT recommended for mid-day flights, due to a thermal trigger below Launch. The Road Piano LZ is below Launch to the right and runs North-South to the village below. There are trials from both LZs backup to Launch; these can be walked in less than 40 minutes. The Cabanas LZ trail is located to the right of the fence. It follows the ridgeline uphill, then heads to the right, above the cows and water holding pool. |
| weather | The flying season in this region is excellent in the winter and spring months, and we get rain in the summer afternoons but it is still flyable on dry days. The launch site is situated directly in front of one of the most consistent house thermals in the whole region of several valleys. Late October - November - Gentle thermals, 2800 - 3100 m- 90% - good for beginner under instruction, XC, Ridge soaring, 90% flyable every day December -January - Med-strong thermals 2800 - 3800 m - XC, Ridge soaring, Magic Air- 98% flyable everyday. February - March - Med Strong thermals 5000+ m - XC, Ridge soaring, Magic Air- 98% flyable everyday. |
| rules | No regulations Air traffic is very rare. Flying is prohibited directly over the rectangular military base 7 kilometers to the northeast, identifiable by a large Mexican flag at the entrance. Avoid unharvested fields and stay as far away from fields with livestock, especially horses, as much as is possible. |
| access | La Malinche flight park is just a few kilometers south of Tenancingo on the road to Acatzingo. Taxis can be taken from Tenancingo de Degollado to launch road head, which is a 4WD or strong 2WD access, or it is a 20 minute walk. A $50 pesos site development donation per pilot per day is to help Daniel with development. Transportation is $50 pesos. Pilots meet at Casadelpiloto house at 104 Mariann Matamoros Sur, Tenancingo. |
| comments | The flight park has a pilot's building with 2 basic hotel rooms with hot/cold water, showers, toilet and shared kitchen.La Malinche Flight Park has a onsite pilot's building with 2 basic hotel rooms with hot/cold water, showers, toilet and a shared kitchen. Casa Del Piloto, located in Tenancingo, is an English speaking lodge that provides comfortable accommodations for up to 9 pilots. The host also offers paragliding transport and tours. See www.casadelpiloto.com or contact casadelpiloto@gmail.com for more details. Low Season rentals (April – September) are also available by request. |
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