No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~58 m, viento fuerte (35 km/h), con precipitación 16.7 mm.
Wind max: 35 km/h
Base: 58 m
CAPE: 240
LI: 0.0
Madman's Seat
14⛔ Not flyableIreland · Takeoff 372 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~329 m, viento 23 km/h.
Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 329 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~189 m, viento 22 km/h, con precipitación 0.9 mm.
Wind max: 22 km/h
Base: 189 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~215 m, viento 15 km/h.
Wind max: 15 km/h
Base: 215 m
CAPE: 80
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.