Planning information for Weesen- Amden -Durschlegi
Alpine flying overview
Weesen- Amden -Durschlegi is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,110 m and its mapped launch aspects are SE. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
About this flying site
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): https://www.skybriefing.com/portal/
Landing
Windsock avbl;
- land where the grass is lowest!!
- no landing on model plane airfield!
- don't fold your glider in the grass > use gravel area!
Access and parking
by car or hike from amden:
-no parking in turnpad;
- weekends. no parking at launch;
- sunday/ public holidays: road closed to cars: 1300-1700;Am Wochenende dürfen keine Autos am Startplatz parkiert werden.
Forecasts are planning aids, not safety clearance. Check current observations, official airspace and NOTAM information, local rules and your own experience before every flight.