Planning information for Davos - Weissfluhgipfel -2820
Alpine flying overview
Davos - Weissfluhgipfel -2820 is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,808 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
Take-off
- TO 'North': 5min from Gondola station; windsock; summer and winter; easy; with moderate N-winds dynamic soaring possible;
Route of flight: via 'Gotschnagrat' to LZ 'Klosters'
- TO 'South': between gondola station and restaurant; summer and winter; DIFFICULT! - only for experienved pilots; Route of flight: LZ 'Davos -Bolgen'
Landing
- 'Davos': info/ pictures to be found here: http://www.paraglidingearth.com/en-html/index.php?site=7883;
- 'Klosters': info/ pictures to be found here: http://www.paraglidingearth.com/en-html/index.php?site=7806;
- LZ 'Seewiese' (beside lake): CLOSED!
Access and parking
'Parsennbahnen' from Davos
Flight rules
Entire airspace in Davos CLOSED durning WEF (World Economic Forum)!!!
Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying.
More info on http://www.flyland.ch.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.