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Shaw Butte

12⛔ Not flyable

USA · Takeoff 567 m

Forecast next days

2026-05-2030

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~4763 m, viento 17 km/h.

Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 4763 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.0
2026-05-2130

No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~4957 m, viento 19 km/h.

Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 4957 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 5.8
2026-05-2260

Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4297 m, viento 9 km/h.

Wind max: 9 km/h
Base: 4297 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.6
2026-05-2340

Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4156 m, viento 13 km/h.

Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 4156 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 4.2

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Takeoff description

Very small rocky launch. Not for beginners. You must have confidence and skill kiting your glider. Expect to be lofted while still in reverse position when the winds are above 8 mph. Snagging and breaking of upper lines is a real possibility.