Austrian Alps · Paragliding site
Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Polster.
Site briefing
Polster is a paragliding launch in the Austrian Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,884 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, SE, S, SW, W, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Nice takeoff place for nearly every wind direction. The south takeoff is steep and not for beginners, when it is windy, but you can walk down to the lower south takeoff, which is easy for takeoff. The west, north-west and north takeoff are also suitable for beginners. --- Be aware of the wind funnel at the mountain pass (landing-area)
Please check windmill and windsock. The Windmill rotates clockwise when you look at it in wind direction (2sec/round are approximately 20km/h wind). Please be aware, that the winddirection can change and the windmill indicates the wrong winddirection, because of its delay.
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Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.
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