Ninho das Aguias (Novo Petropolis)
📍 Rio Grande do Sul , Nova Petropolis · Nearest city: Nova Petropolis (6 km)
57 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 625 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-29.35230, -51.16440Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-19 16:10 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1700 m, viento 5 km/h.
base ~1700m · wind 5 km/hNo recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~630 m, viento 4 km/h, precipitación 4.1 mm.
base ~630m · wind 4 km/h · precip 4.1mmDía muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~468 m, viento 7 km/h, precipitación 1.5 mm.
base ~468m · wind 7 km/h · precip 1.5mmComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
Detailed hourly weather
2026-04-20✅ Flyable · peak 55 at 17h
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 30 | 11 30 | 12 30 | 13 35 | 14 35 | 15 35 | 16 50 | 17 55 | 18 35 | 19 35 | 20 45 |
Peak 17h: CAPE 40 J/kg · LI 3.9 · BL top 40 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 2187 m · 0°C at 4600 m · Pro score 49/100 · sun 10° over slope
2026-04-21✅ Flyable · peak 55 at 14h
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 30 | 11 30 | 12 35 | 13 50 | 14 55 | 15 16 | 16 15 | 17 35 | 18 45 | 19 35 | 20 35 |
Peak 14h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 3.5 · BL top 815 m · w* 0.0 m/s · cloud base 1150 m · 0°C at 4360 m · Pro score 50/100 · sun 33° over slope
Hourly flyability (0–100). ⛈️ = storm risk · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = active ridge lift. CAPE = convective energy, LI = stability, BL top = thermal ceiling, w* = estimated dry thermal velocity. Source: Open-Meteo (ECMWF/GFS/ICON blend model).
Estimated vertical profile (Sounding)
Reference time: 17:00 (peak of the day)
Surface T: 26.1°C · Td: 13.6°C
LCL (cloud base): 1562 m
BL top: 40 m
0°C level: 4600 m
Approximate profile from surface variables + synoptic levels. Red lines = temperature, dashed blue = dew point. Orange bands = detected inversions.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 4 | Medium |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.90 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.57 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Real takeoff terrain
| SRTM elevation | 667 m AMSL |
| Average slope | 15.1° |
| Slope aspect | 210° (SW) |
| Hemisphere | south — Orientation unfavorable for direct solar thermals |
Derived from SRTM 30m (NASA).
Upcoming competitions in this country
- PWCA Paragliding World Cup Brazil 2026 · 2026-04-19 – 2026-04-26 · PWCA [+info]
Copa del Mundo PWCA en Gov. Valadares, Brasil - Campeonato Brasileiro Sport 2026 - Bela Vista · 2026-09-01 – 2026-09-07 · CBVL
Campeonato nacional categoria Sport, Brasil
Takeoff description
N / W: 1500 m^2 of grassy slopes. Two concrete ramps to wing, with toilets and bar. S: 800 m^2 grassy ramp and wooden ramp.
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