Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4925 m, viento 16 km/h.
Wind max: 16 km/h
Base: 4925 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 3.0
Shaw Butte
12🟡 MarginalUSA · Takeoff 567 m
Forecast next days
Condiciones marginales, base de cúmulos ~4725 m, viento 17 km/h.
Wind max: 17 km/h
Base: 4725 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 2.6
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~4361 m, viento 23 km/h.
Wind max: 23 km/h
Base: 4361 m
CAPE: 0
LI: 1.2
Día volable, condiciones decentes, base de cúmulos ~3946 m, viento 18 km/h.
Wind max: 18 km/h
Base: 3946 m
CAPE: 0
LI: -0.5
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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.