Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3729 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3729 m
CAPE: 860
LI: -2.7
Shaw Butte
12🟢 Flyable todayUSA · Takeoff 567 m
Forecast next days
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~2700 m, viento 19 km/h, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 19 km/h
Base: 2700 m
CAPE: 2610
LI: -7.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3075 m, viento 14 km/h.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 3075 m
CAPE: 990
LI: -4.3
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~3133 m, viento 13 km/h.
Wind max: 13 km/h
Base: 3133 m
CAPE: 980
LI: -4.3
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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.
About this site
Shaw Butte is a paragliding launch site in USA, near Glendale. Takeoff elevation is 567 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 12/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: SW. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.