Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Dalenwil - Haldigrat.
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Dalenwil - Haldigrat is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,965 m. It works best in south-westerly winds. Pilots fly it for ridge soaring and thermal, using foot launch.
The nearest site we have rated for each wind direction Dalenwil - Haldigrat doesn't cover.
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ATTENTION: in the whole valley ('Engelbergertal') there are NUMEROUS, UNMARKED, BARELY VISIBLE cables!!! Check info at gondola stations/ ask local pilots! This cables very often are in positions, where you would expect them last!
PG: LZ has been changed, because of possible lee rotors! Please have a look at the map or info at gondola.
Gondola: 'Dallenwil'-'Niederrickenbach' (http://www.maria-rickenbach.ch/index.php?id=22); then walk for about 20min to chairlift 'Haldigrat' (http://www.haldigrat.ch/)
Foehn!!!
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying. More info on http://www.flyland.ch. To the North, CTR/TMA 'Buochs'!!!
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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