Acro Pilots at Ölüdeniz
The talented pilots who call Babadağ their acro training home.
Ölüdeniz attracts serious acro pilots from across Europe and beyond. The Blue Lagoon's sheltered water, combined with reliable afternoon calm windows, makes it an ideal venue for low-altitude acro practice with a safety net below.
What Makes Ölüdeniz an Acro Hotspot
Natural Safety Net
The Blue Lagoon's calm, shallow water provides an ideal practice zone. Pilots can attempt dynamic manoeuvres at low altitude with support boats on standby.
Consistent Conditions
The calm morning and evening windows between thermal cycles give acro pilots reliable flat-air practice time, especially from May through October.
Pilot Community
A strong international acro community has developed at Ölüdeniz over the years. Pilots share knowledge, spot for each other, and organise informal sessions.
SIV Infrastructure
Multiple SIV courses run from Ölüdeniz annually with rescue boats, radio contact, and experienced coaches. This makes the venue excellent for progressive acro learning.
Finding Acro Pilots at Ölüdeniz
Acro pilots are typically found at the pilot cafés on the 1700m launch plateau in the morning, or at the beach watching sessions in the afternoon. The Babadağ pilot community Telegram group is the best channel for connecting with active acro pilots and learning about informal sessions.
Visiting acro pilots often announce their arrival and planned session windows in the Telegram group — a great opportunity for spectators to know when to watch from the beach.