Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~354 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 354 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Madman's Seat
14🟡 MarginalIreland · Takeoff 372 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~556 m, viento 13 km/h.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 556 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~404 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 404 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~444 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 444 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
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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.
About this site
Madman's Seat is a paragliding launch site in Ireland, near Kenmare. Takeoff elevation is 372 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 14/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.