Take-off
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.
Polster paragliding site and weather forecast
Austrian Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Polster.
Altitude1,884 m
Launch directionsN, SE, S, SW, W, NW
Coordinates47.5323, 14.9609
AreaAustrian Alps
Flying profile
Best Workable Not recorded
Polster is a mountain site in the Austrian Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,884 m. It works best in northerly, south-easterly, southerly, south-westerly, westerly and north-westerly winds, and can also work in north-easterly and easterly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
- Terrain
- mountain
- Lift
- ridge soaring and thermal
- Launch
- foot launch
- Cross-country
- Not recorded
Site briefing highlights
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Landing
Please check windmill and windsock. The Windmill rotates clockwise when you look at it in wind direction (2sec/round are approximately 20km/h wind).
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Paragliding sites near Polster
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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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