Madman's Seat
📍 Munster , Ciarrai · Nearest city: Kenmare (12 km)
14 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 372 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
51.99150, -9.63550Loading real-time wind…
Takeoff orientations
NNEESE
SSWWNW
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
South-East of the Madmans Seat is the knob of a hill to take off from. It is small and a bit rocky. You will have to walk up (circa 20 mins) from the Madman's Seat. HG's could possibly get away from the road as it goes down the south side into the Black Valley.
Rules and notes
Kerry Airport has Airspace that goes to the ground at the northern end of the Gap.
Pilot comments
This is a site not yet flown. Please advise if you get to fly here.
Nearby sites
Gap of Dunloe (2) · Shehy Mtn (10) · Minister's Fall (Tomies Wood) (8) · Devils' Ladder (Carrauntoohill Mtn) (21) · The Hags' Teeth (2) · Torc (14)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.