Take off areas:
1) “Shaghap” — coordinates 39.920522°/44.924853°, h = 2330m
2) “Lanjanist” — coordinates 39.900185°/44.944862°, h = 2375m
3) “Ulgyur” — coordinates 39.823449°/45.215636°, h = 2390m
Pros:
– One can reach take off areas via 4WD vehicles (there is no asphalt-based road),
– Sunny weather (precipitations are relatively scarce in this region of Armenia)
– Practically unlimited fields for landings,
– Predictable micrometeorology, “surprise” changes of weather usually do not happen
– Long stretch of mountain range that allows to fly great distances
– Good XC conditions, thermals are relatively high, Thermal cycles are long-lasting
Cons:
– Far fromYerevan
– Cut relief and relatively complex aerology
– Landing zones taken separately may have limited dimensions, requires a little more caution
– Air is turbulent during hot, thermal seasons, which is not appropriate for the flights of less experienced paragliding pilots
– landscape is rocky, also has steep cliffs
Winds:
– Southern, South-western
Flying season:
– Spring, Summer, Autumn
Locals:
– Locals are good people, had few contacts with them, though positives
Here is amazing video that is filmed mostly in that region. In this region where made longest FAI triangle.