Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3019 m, viento 21 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 21 km/h
Base: 3019 m
CAPE: 2020
LI: -6.0
Rainbow Valley - East Patterson
11🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 300 m
Forecast next days
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~2733 m, viento 12 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 2733 m
CAPE: 1670
LI: -5.4
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3071 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 3071 m
CAPE: 1230
LI: -4.6
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3218 m, viento 8 km/h.
Wind max: 8 km/h
Base: 3218 m
CAPE: 1120
LI: -4.1
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Takeoff description
Four launch sites allow always towing into wind, regardless of what the current wind direction is. This means that the site is flyable year-round, as long as it's not too windy, or raining (which it rarely does in Arizona) If you come fly with the Arizona Tow Group, then winch fees will be $40 per day, tow count unlimited.
About this site
Rainbow Valley - East Patterson is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Goodyear. Takeoff elevation is 300 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 11/100. 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.