Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~432 m, viento 17 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 432 m
CAPE: 1670
LI: -6.4
Bell Mountain
13🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 1010 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~1285 m, viento 12 km/h.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 1285 m
CAPE: 370
LI: -1.6
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~1544 m, viento 16 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 1544 m
CAPE: 1850
LI: -5.2
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~907 m, viento 10 km/h, con precipitación 1.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 10 km/h
Base: 907 m
CAPE: 2000
LI: -6.0
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Takeoff description
Mostly rocks and sand and about two and a half gliders wide. Located at 34.57'33.57N and 83.43'45.96W at 3350'MSL. Glide ratio is 4.59:1 with a 1421' vertical to LZ.
About this site
Bell Mountain is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Hiawassee. Takeoff elevation is 1010 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 13/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W, NW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.