Blowhard I
📍 Tasman , Tasman District · Nearest city: Wakefield (39 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1409 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-41.75200, 173.09500Loading 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 | 0.78 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
41°45'5' (41.7516)S; 173°5'24' (173.09)E - Elevation : 852 m.
Pilot comments
The access road goes through private property. There is a protocol to follow so please go with a local pilot who knows the routine.
Nearby sites
Inwoods Lookout (15) · Mt Robert (1) · Tapawera (3) · Barnicoat (11) · Mt Murchison (2) · Travers Saddle (3)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.