Fire and Fun: Mount Vesuvius to The Isle of Capri
- Description: Fly over Mt. Vesuvius, past Pompei and along the spectacular coast to the sunny island of Capri. Vesuvius is 4,200 ft at the summit, so plan your ascent according to your aircraft performance.
- Country: Italy
- Locale: Naples
- Route: Capodichino (LIRN) to Capodichino (LIRN)
- Distance: 70 nm
- File name: italy-LIRN-to-LIRN-VFR-naples-211028
Waypoints
- WP 1 - Volcano: Mt. Vesuvius 4200 ft
- WP 2 - Stadium: Ampitheatre of Pompeii (quite difficult to see, dark green in colour)
- WP 3 - Coast: Descend into the ravine just E of Praiano | Follow the coast OR head directly to the far end of the Isle of Capri.
- WP 4 - Island: Capri | Fly clockwise around the island
- WP 5 - Port: Porto di Castellmmare
- WP 6 - Port: Naples
WP 1 - Volcano: Mt. Vesuvius 4200 ft
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius
Mt. Vesuvius
Pompei occupies the entire area between Vesuvius and the coastal mountains. WP 2 - Stadium: Ampitheatre of Pompeii (quite difficult to see, dark green in colour).
WP 3 - Coast: Descend into the ravine just E of Praiano
WP 3 - Coast: Descend into the ravine just E of Praiano
Follow the coast OR head directly to the far end of the Isle of Capri.
WP 4 - Island: Capri | Fly clockwise around the island
Isle of Capri, SE corner
Isle of Capri, southern side
Isle of Capri
Isle of Capri, W corner
Isle of Capri
Isle of Capri, N side, heading E
Isle of Capri, N side, heading E
Isle of Capri, N side, heading E
Sorrento Peninsula
Sorrento Peninsula
Sorrento Peninsula
WP 5 - Port: Porto di Castellmmare
Heading N along the shore, past Pompei to Naples
WP 5 - Port: Porto di Castellmmare
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Capodichino (LIRN), with Vesuvius in the background.
