Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2826 m, viento 23 km/h.
Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 2826 m
CAPE: 290
LI: -1.4
New Jack City - East Ridge
5🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 1217 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3424 m, viento fuerte (26 km/h).
Wind max: 26 km/h
Base: 3424 m
CAPE: 10
LI: 0.3
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3292 m, viento fuerte (38 km/h).
Wind max: 38 km/h
Base: 3292 m
CAPE: 110
LI: 0.4
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2665 m, viento 23 km/h, con precipitación 1.3 mm.
Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 2665 m
CAPE: 20
LI: 0.0
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Takeoff description
From the back South corner of the New Jack City area, there is a small elevated parking area, just around the corner of the big rock formation is an old road or path at least heading SW up to the ridge. Follow this up (10 minute hike tops), and you'll find yourself at the South end of the ridge looking West. I had to kick out and cut down a few plants/cacti to make it suitable for launch but last time I was up there it still looked good, although it's still a very small launch. Rosette launch skills are desirable to avoid tangled lines on rocks or debris. The launch is somewhat wind sheltered by a smaller ridge in front, so after launch be careful of turbulence until you get above the ridge and further North with better airflow. Also because of the wind shelter you may only get about 9-10 mph of gusty wind at launch but 20' over the ridge it could be blowing 20mph (max trim speed for my glider), so just because it seems light at take-off it may still be viable and by the same token don't wait for stronger conditions because up higher they may be badly blown out!
About this site
New Jack City - East Ridge is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Barstow Heights. Takeoff elevation is 1217 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 5/100. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.