Damavand is a near-perfect cone rising alone to 5,610 m — the highest peak in the Middle East and the highest volcano in Asia. It is not a subtle mountain. From the air it dominates everything, and a wing photographed against it needs no caption.
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The flying
What the air does here, at what time of day, and who this site suits.
Take-off
Elevation, aspect, surface, how much room, what wind makes it work and what makes it unflyable.
Landing
Official LZ, alternates, and the outs on a bad glide.
Getting there
Road, vehicle, season, and whether you need a local contact.
Hazards
Rotor, wires, restricted ground, wildlife, altitude, retrieve difficulty.