Butterfly Paragliding Centre
📍 England , Isle of Wight · Nearest city: Chale (0 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 120 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
50.59310, -1.32000Loading 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 | 0.57 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Grass. 120 metres high coastal cliff. Learn to fly in wind!
Rules and notes
No local CAA restrictions
Pilot comments
Easy airtime for beginners, challenging 30k cliff run for more experienced pilots. Paragliding residential centre, great for families and groups of pilots. Check Airbnb for our listings!
Nearby sites
Limerstone (14) · Isle of wight Pearl (10) · Luccombe (4) · Arreton (8) · Compton Reds (6) · Afton Down (2)
Information derived from public data (ParaglidingEarth, kk7). Before flying: contact local pilots, check the METAR of the nearest airport and review today's forecast.