Alain's Krantz
📍 Eastern Cape , Cacadu District Municipality · Nearest city: Grahamstown (28 km)
17 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 120 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
Lat / Lng:
-33.15000, 26.29000Loading 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 north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
120 meter high. Cliff launch for advanced pilots, or use the lower site for easier start
Rules and notes
Ceiling of 450m ASL, so 330m ATO.
Pilot comments
A thermic site for morning flying. Over the back is farmland, so go XC.
Nearby sites
Westo (3) · Mountain Drive (6) · Highlands Farm (3) · Harnett\'s Farm (3) · Bedford (2) · Bedford Mountain (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.