Swiss Alps. Live seven-day Alpine flying weather, launch directions and site information for Engelberg -Fuerenalp.
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Engelberg -Fuerenalp is a mountain site in the Swiss Alps with a recorded launch elevation of 1,901 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 Engelberg -Fuerenalp 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!
ca 500m from gondola. ATTN: road from LZ to gondola requires special permission! ATTN: valley winds came become quite strong, especially in Spring, this can make landings quite demanding!
Gondola from 'Engelberg': http://www.fuerenalp.ch/english/home.php Public bujses run from 'Engelberg' to here.
Föhn!!!
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