Tsovagyugh

T/O – 200 m vertical

This site is about 1 hour NorthEast from Yerevan. During the summer, a very consistent sea breeze from Lake Sevan provides dynamic ridge soaring. A grassy launch is approached via a 20 walk. A popular site for new pilots as well as experienced pilots as lots of airtime can be had without lots of work. Thermal flying is possible but I personally have not climbed more than 300 meters above launch. Watch out for over developing clouds capable of cloud suck. Many landings in the large LZ require the use of big ears or spiral dives to get down.

Sevan

T/O 100 m vertical

A small flying site that can be interesting when nearby Tsovagyugh is not working due to cross winds. The site is grass covered and provides nice views of Lake Sevan.

Martuni

T/O 500 m

A 2 hour drive from Yerevan will bring you to this large cone shaped mountain, close to the Southern shore of Lake Sevan. A small pond can be seen in the crater of this extinct volcano as well a small shrine. With the right conditions, a sea breeze from Lake Sevan can provide dynamic soaring with some thermals from time to time. Finding the right roads from the main highway can be a little tricky.