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Live seven-day Alpine flying weather with launch direction, altitude and local site information for Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad).
Site briefing
Wispile-1900 (Saanen- Gstaad) is a paragliding launch in the Swiss Alps. Its recorded elevation is 1,870 m and its mapped launch aspects are N, NE, E, SE, SW, W, NW. Compare the live forecast at launch with winds aloft, gusts, cloud base, rain and daylight before checking current local access and airspace information.
A very good and convenient site (also for beginners) for thermalling and XC, already in late winter/ early spring. More info on http://www.flyland.ch.
3 different (main-) TO's available: - East: used in the morning - West: used after noon - North: used with 'Bise' (N/NE-wind)
Close to gondolastation, but check locally for actual position and windsock; XC: many open meadows available (BUT: avoid landing in high/ uncut grass!)
by gondola from 'Gstaad': www.wispile.ch/winter/berge/wispile.htm
local wxinfo: http://www.gstaad.ch/de/page.cfm/Gstaadinfo/gstaadinteraktiv/LiveWetter
ATTENTION: the airport 'Saanen' is very close and requires special attention!!! Airspaces in Switzerland are a tough subject, get all the info you can get before flying. More info on http://www.flyland.ch.
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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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