Dasklip Pass, Porterville
54 score XC / 100 · ZA · despegue a 701 m
Meteorología detallada por hora
2026-04-19⚠️ Marginal · pico 30 a las 8h
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
| 08 30 | 09 20 | 10 15 | 11 15 | 12 10 🏔️ | 13 10 🏔️ | 14 10 🏔️ | 15 10 🏔️ | 16 10 🏔️ | 17 10 🏔️ | 18 10 | 19 10 | 20 17 |
Pico 8h: CAPE 0 J/kg · LI 9.0 · BL top 735 m · w* 0.0 m/s · base nube 1226 m · 0°C a 2280 m
2026-04-20⚠️ Marginal · pico 45 a las 20h
- Cloud suck alto (64/100) — base bajo freezing con CU
⏰ Ventana útil: 10:00 – 10:00
| 08 35 | 09 35 | 10 35 | 11 35 ☁️⚠️ | 12 35 ☁️⚠️ | 13 35 ☁️⚠️ | 14 35 ☁️⚠️ | 15 30 ☁️⚠️ | 16 35 ☁️⚠️ | 17 35 ☁️⚠️ | 18 40 | 19 35 | 20 45 |
Pico 20h: CAPE 10 J/kg · LI 10.4 · BL top 45 m · w* 0.0 m/s · base nube 1138 m · 0°C a 2030 m
2026-04-21❌ No recomendable · pico 35 a las 19h
- Día muy estable (CAPE<50, LI>2) — sin térmicas
- Cobertura nubosa >85% — sin radiación para disparar
| 08 30 | 09 30 | 10 30 | 11 30 | 12 20 | 13 20 | 14 30 | 15 20 | 16 20 | 17 25 | 18 25 | 19 35 | 20 35 |
Pico 19h: CAPE 20 J/kg · LI 7.4 · BL top 320 m · w* 0.0 m/s · base nube 1401 m · 0°C a 2440 m
Flyability por hora (0–100). ⛈️ = riesgo tormenta · ☁️⚠️ = cloud suck · 🏔️ = ridge lift activo. CAPE = energía convectiva, LI = estabilidad, BL top = techo térmico, w* = velocidad térmica seca estimada. Fuente: Open-Meteo (modelo blend ECMWF/GFS/ICON).
Orientaciones del despegue
Verde = orientación buena · Amarillo = posible · Gris = no apta
Por qué este sitio tiene potencial térmico
| Factor | Valor | Interpretación |
|---|---|---|
| Densidad de hotspots (5 km) | 16 | Alta |
| Probabilidad media térmica | 0.70 | Basado en miles de vuelos IGC agregados |
| Orientación al sol | 0.38 | Ladera orientada al norte en hemisferio sur |
| Histórico de vuelos propios | 0.00 | Térmicas detectadas en IGC de la plataforma |
Descripción del despegue
Big and nicley-prepared launch above the road just before the highest point of the pass. The site can be tricky in SW-conditions because of the thermals from the gully to the left of the launch; and the 'wind' often appears to be coming from that direction. Wind can get strong. Launch from as far back as possible (rear right looking up-slope). This allows a run with good speed as you become airborne. Hang-gliders usually launch from the steel ramp below the road opposite the paragliding launch. Launch site fee R50 per day or R500 per year (pay at the Lodge before your flight). The launch is nicely prepared with netting and large enough for 2-3 wings. Medium difficulty.
Reglas / notas
Ceiling 4000m (amsl) See the site rules at the launch site. Flatland flights to the west might require permission (ask at the Flyers' Lodge) No commercial tandems, SAHPA (guest) membership, site fee (see above) more info: http://www.eternitypress.com/freshair/porterville.htm
Comentarios de pilotos
Great site. Really cooks in the summer and good for training in winter. Very consistent conditions. You can get really high and it is not hard to do 100km+ with the Olifants River mountain range alone running for more than 70km south to north. House thermal is just past the ravine to the right, where the one south facing rock face is. Below that halfway out to the plains in a rocky bump called 'rescue' - early often your the best low save chance.
Sitios cercanos
Pampoenfontein (55) · Kardoesie SW (43) · Piketberg (49) · Piekernierskloof Pass (44) · Kardoesie NW (51) · Elandskloof (37)