Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~479 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 3.7 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 479 m
CAPE: 2060
LI: -3.5
El Frances
44🟢 Flyable todayVenezuela · Takeoff 1018 m
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Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~676 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 2.9 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 676 m
CAPE: 2070
LI: -2.2
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~357 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 7.4 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 357 m
CAPE: 2560
LI: -4.6
No recomendable para volar, base de cúmulos ~340 m, viento 14 km/h, con precipitación 6.4 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 14 km/h
Base: 340 m
CAPE: 1940
LI: -3.7
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El Frances is a paragliding launch site in Venezuela, near Quiriquire. Takeoff elevation is 1018 meters above sea level. It has a moderate thermal and XC score of 44/100. Best wind directions for takeoff: E, S. Check the daily forecast above for current flyability conditions including CAPE, lifted index, cloud base height, and wind speed.