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Black Cap

18🟡 Marginal

USA · Takeoff 1905 m

Forecast next days

2026-07-0455

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2861 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 2861 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 0.8
2026-07-0585

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2746 m, viento 24 km/h.

Wind max: 24 km/h
Base: 2746 m
CAPE: 300
LI: -2.5
2026-07-0681

Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2728 m, viento fuerte (28 km/h).

Wind max: 28 km/h
Base: 2728 m
CAPE: 450
LI: -3.8
2026-07-0749

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4079 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).

Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 4079 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.3

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Takeoff description

From a dirt road

About this site

Black Cap is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Lakeview. Takeoff elevation is 1905 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 18/100. 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.