Swiss Alps · Paragliding site
Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Gumengrat.
Site briefing
Gumengrat is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 2,020 m and its mapped launch aspects are S. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
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steep meadow, wind sock
large meadow: land close to river! (> see pix)
Cable railway to Braunwald, gondola to Gumen, then hike ca 20min
Föhn; valley wind! - Föhndiagramm: http://www.meteocentrale.ch/de/wetter/foehn-und-bise/foehn.html - Wind arrows: http://wepro.meteotest.ch/maps/smn/smn_dd.gif
Observe wildlife protection area on opposite side of the valley (>> see pix) Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying: http://www.flyland.ch. DABS (active danger areas etc): www.skybriefing.com/portal/
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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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