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Italy

A short overview: how flying works here, where the sites are, and where to find more. Check with the national body or a local club or school before flying.

Overview

How flying works here

National body: FIVL (Federazione Italiana Volo Libero) (opens in a new tab)

Visiting pilots

  • Visiting pilots should carry their IPPI card so clubs can check their level. Third-party liability insurance is a legal requirement.
  • FIVL sells a 30-day liability policy for foreign pilots whose own cover falls short. Contact the clubs in the region before you fly.

A short summary, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the current requirements with FIVL (Federazione Italiana Volo Libero) before you fly. Summary checked 13 Oct 2026.

FIVL (Federazione Italiana Volo Libero): current rules for visiting pilots (opens in a new tab)

Learning to fly

  • The free flight licence (attestato di volo libero) can only be obtained at schools certified by the Aero Club d'Italia. FIVL publishes the list.
  • To be issued the licence (VDS attestato), you need a clearance (nulla osta) from the Questore (police) of your home province.
  • The police clearance doesn't replace the medical fitness certificate needed to join a course.

Checked 13 Oct 2026 against official sources: source 1 (opens in a new tab) · source 2 (opens in a new tab) · source 3 (opens in a new tab) · source 4 (opens in a new tab) · source 5 (opens in a new tab) · source 6 (opens in a new tab) · source 7 (opens in a new tab)

Visiting Italy: help on the ground and flying tours

Information only. Forecast direction is compared with each site's published wind range; speeds are shown but not judged. Always check the official site guide, the administering club and conditions on the day. You are responsible for your decision to fly.

Sites

Sites listed by ParaglidingEarth's contributors. Ask a local club or school about each one before flying there.

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