Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2353 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2353 m
CAPE: 150
LI: -0.4
Big Black
16🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 1170 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2654 m, viento 20 km/h.
Wind max: 20 km/h
Base: 2654 m
CAPE: 190
LI: -0.2
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2999 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2999 m
CAPE: 30
LI: -1.1
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2942 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 2942 m
CAPE: 170
LI: -1.4
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Takeoff description
Although Big Black is in the Cleveland National Forest, it is a highly sensitive site. After years of working with the Palomar Ranger District we feel very fortunate to have regained access and to fly there via a Special Use Permit. Small cutout between trees: Being nested in pines, launch can be tricky for paraglliders, but ok for hang gliders.
About this site
Big Black is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Ramona. Takeoff elevation is 1170 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 16/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW, W. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.