Jedey

Jedey's launch sits at 642 m in the Canary Islands, Spain, and flies with wind from the south. It's a quiet site today: this particular takeoff is barely used any more, and local knowledge doesn't recommend it, mainly because the ground underfoot is covered in sharp, loose scree that makes for a rough and unforgiving launch surface. That combination, an unrecommended launch and hazardous ground, is worth taking seriously rather than treating as a footnote: if you're considering flying here, go in with realistic expectations about the terrain and be ready to stand down if conditions or the ground don't look right. The associated landing zone gives pilots a defined area to aim for once airborne. With south as the only wind direction recorded, the flying window here is narrow rather than flexible, so this is a site to check carefully against current conditions rather than one to fly on a whim.

Launch & conditions

The ground at takeoff is sharp, loose scree, making for a rough and unforgiving launch surface.

Local rules & hazards

This particular launch is rarely used any more and isn't recommended by local pilots, given the poor condition of the takeoff surface.

Check conditions before you fly

A forecast for the valley is not a forecast for the launch. Before heading to Jedey, read the wind and thermals for the site itself, confirm the day's rules with the local club, and remember the standing rule — when in doubt, don't launch. In the free OutDare app you can open Jedey with a 7-day forecast built from high-resolution weather models, see who else has been flying, and get there with offline maps.