Jiayuguan Gliding Base - China Travel

introduce

In China, from Urumqi, Xinjiang in the west, through Gansu, Ningxia, and Xi'an, Shaanxi in the east, there are strong wave-like airflows and thermal updrafts suitable for long-distance soaring, which can complete the 2,000-kilometer straight-line gliding competition established by the International Gliding Technology Organization. The Hexi Corridor is located in the prime location of this 2,000-kilometer best route, and its thermal updraft is centered on Jiayuguan. Due to the high latitude of Jiayuguan, the total cloud cover is small, the sunshine time is long, the solar radiation is strong, and the daily temperature difference is large, which can reach 23.4 ℃, which is easy to generate thermal updraft. Little rainfall, low humidity, dry climate, moderate amount of cumulus clouds, strong thermal updraft, airflow formed early, disappeared late, and lasted for more than 10 hours. The visibility of the base is usually 30-50 kilometers, which can increase the flight speed by 30-40 kilometers per hour. Jiayuguan gliding base can carry out a variety of gliding tourism activities. Gliders can fly up to the standard and complete the flight of silver, gold and gemstone badges stipulated by the International Aviation Federation (FAI); excellent glider can use the high-performance fiberglass glider provided by the base to create high-level gliding records; aviation enthusiasts, Experienced coaches from the base can lead the flight training to improve the level of gliding; for mass tourists, excellent pilots from the base can take the flight to fly in the blue sky and enjoy the mysterious colors of the Gobi and the vast sea and the magnificent scenery of Qilian Snow Mountain. Bilateral or international flights can also be organized. gliding competition; organize the Silk Road Flying Rally; the 1200 square meter hangar can store and keep gliders and other equipment on its behalf. Among the 8 existing aircraft in Jiayuguan Gliding Base, there are 5 JJ6s. Among the 10 gliders, there are 7 domestically-produced Advance Gliders, 2 imported Jantar high-end gliders, and 1 Romanian 28-seat glider. In addition, there is 1 bee plane and 2 hot air balloons.