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Pilatus

Pilatus Startplatz 1 · Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerland · 57 flights a year · 57 in 30 days

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Paragliding site near Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerland, launching at 2,059 m with 1,605 m of height difference in SW wind.

When pilots fly here

Most flights start in September. Pilots usually launch between 16:00 and 19:00. Thermals here climb 0.4 m/s on average. Most thermals drifted in W, SW wind.

From 57 flights the Open Glider Network saw start here in the last twelve months.

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Weather models

DWD ICON-D2 · 0.02° (~2 km)

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Launches, landings and towing

Site

Hill site for paragliders and hanggliders · 1605 m height difference

Paragliders: 1- and 2-seaters

Seen launching (OGN): 9 flights today · 28 flights in 30 days

Access: Public transport · On foot

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