Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~704 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 1.0 mm.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 704 m
CAPE: 1260
LI: -4.7
El Frances
44🟢 Flyable todayVenezuela · Takeoff 1018 m
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Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~601 m, viento 12 km/h, con precipitación 3.5 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 12 km/h
Base: 601 m
CAPE: 2210
LI: -2.1
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~419 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 8.2 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 419 m
CAPE: 2050
LI: -0.9
Día muy favorable para XC, base de cúmulos ~413 m, viento 11 km/h, con precipitación 3.9 mm, ¡atento a tormentas (CAPE alto)!.
Wind max: 11 km/h
Base: 413 m
CAPE: 1620
LI: -4.8
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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.