Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1612 m, viento 12 km/h.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1612 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 3.8
Gschwänd / Galgenen
38🟡 MarginalSwitzerland · Takeoff 1081 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1815 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 1815 m
CAPE: 90
LI: -3.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1572 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 1572 m
CAPE: 280
LI: -1.1
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2478 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 2478 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -0.2
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Takeoff description
grassy slope; space for several gliders. HG TO: a few hundert meters to the East (>> see Map)
About this site
Gschwänd / Galgenen is a paragliding launch site in Switzerland, near Lachen. Takeoff elevation is 1081 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 38/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: N. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.