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Paragliding Fronalp_Fronalpstock_Unter Stafel Sommer

Paragliding Fronalp_Fronalpstock_Unter Stafel Sommer

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The Fronalpstock near Mollis, Switzerland, offers a medium-easy paragliding experience with a takeoff altitude of 1344 meters. Be cautious as there are two locations named 'Fronalpstock'; this one is approximately 40 km ENE from the other. The main takeoff spot is a moderately steep meadow, easily accessible with a short 5-minute walk from the nearby restaurant. This site is regularly used for soaring and cross-country flights. However, it is crucial to adhere to specific rules due to its proximity to the military airfield in Mollis. During military operations, flying is prohibited, and special instructions at the takeoff and landing zones must be followed. The exact details are provided on-site. The military airfield is also used by civilian aviation year-round. Therefore, it is essential to follow the designated landing approach and maintain an altitude of 900 meters above sea level or lower. Transportation to the takeoff site is available via the Mollis-Fronalp bus for groups of four or more, operated by Maxi Taxi (T. Goldschmid, E. Thoma) at Tel. 079 693 49 49. With strong NW winds or thermals, it is possible to safely cross the high-voltage power lines in front of Fronalpstock, making it within reach for paragliders. However, cross-country flights towards the south (Linthal or Elm) are challenging, while some flights eastwards and towards the Churfirsten have been successfully completed. When flying north, be mindful of the strong valley winds. Due to concerns from both civilian and military airfield management, paragliding within the 5km zone of the Mollis airfield may face restrictions. Overcrowding by large paragliding schools has led to safety issues for incoming and outgoing pilots. Additionally, the parking area has been overwhelmed by paragliders' vehicles, causing inconvenience to other users. The farmer at the landing site has reported chaotic conditions, including unauthorized use of the meadow for sunbathing and careless behavior in high grass. It is imperative to respect the height limit of 900 meters during the approach and avoid flying over the airfield. Follow the rules strictly: fly close to the terrain after passing the high-voltage mast, descend to the landing site, and land using a left turn in valley wind conditions. Do not practice ground handling at the landing site. For more information, visit the local club's website: [GKG Club](http://www.gkg.ch/).
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    Tuesday 22 April

    06:22 20:21
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    Wednesday 23 April

    06:20 20:23
  • 10h

    WNW 5 | 11km/h
    1809 m 100 %
  • 11h

    NW 6 | 19km/h
    1736 m 100 %
  • 12h

    NNW 6 | 19km/h
    1907 m 100 %
  • 13h

    NNW 9 | 25km/h
    2016 m 66 %
  • 14h

    NW 9 | 30km/h
    1992 m 76 %
  • 15h

    NW 10 | 19km/h
    2016 m 87 %
  • 16h

    NW 8 | 20km/h
    1907 m 95 %
  • 17h

    NW 5 | 18km/h
    1785 m 100 %
  • Thursday 24 April

    06:18 20:24
  • 12h

    NNW 6 | 14km/h
    1711 m 94 %
  • 13h

    NW 6 | 15km/h
    1821 m 100 %
  • 14h

    NNW 6 | 15km/h
    1846 m 100 %
  • 15h

    NNW 7 | 16km/h
    1760 m 100 %
  • 16h

    NNW 6 | 16km/h
    1687 m 100 %
  • Saturday 26 April

    06:15 20:27
  • 11h

    NNW 6 | 14km/h
    2090 m 22 %
  • 12h

    NNW 8 | 17km/h
    2114 m 28 %
  • 13h

    NNW 9 | 19km/h
    2151 m 33 %
  • 14h

    NNW 10 | 22km/h
    2163 m 39 %
  • 15h

    NNW 10 | 22km/h
    2187 m 38 %
  • 16h

    NNW 9 | 22km/h
    2175 m 37 %
  • 17h

    NNW 8 | 21km/h
    2187 m 36 %
  • 18h

    NNW 8 | 19km/h
    2126 m 36 %
  • 19h

    NNW 7 | 17km/h
    2016 m 37 %
  • 20h

    NNW 5 | 15km/h
    1931 m 37 %
  • Sunday 27 April

    06:13 20:28
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    Monday 28 April

    06:12 20:30
  • 12h

    NNE 7 | 22km/h
    2151 m 97 %
  • 13h

    NNE 8 | 23km/h
    2151 m 98 %
  • 14h

    NNE 8 | 24km/h
    2163 m 99 %
  • Wednesday 30 April

    06:08 20:32
  • 15h

    NNW 5 | 8km/h
    1370 m 20 %
  • 16h

    NNW 5 | 8km/h
    1382 m 33 %
  • 17h

    NNW 5 | 8km/h
    1382 m 47 %
  • 18h

    NNW 5 | 8km/h
    1358 m 64 %
  • 19h

    NNW 3 | 9km/h
    1358 m 81 %
  • 20h

    NW 3 | 9km/h
    1345 m 98 %
  • Thursday 01 May

    06:07 20:34
  • 06h

    NNW 3 | 3km/h
    1321 m 89 %
  • 07h

    NNW 3 | 4km/h
    1345 m 78 %
  • 08h

    NNW 3 | 4km/h
    1345 m 67 %
  • 09h

    NNW 3 | 6km/h
    1333 m 50 %
  • 10h

    NNW 3 | 7km/h
    1345 m 34 %
  • 11h

    NNW 3 | 9km/h
    1345 m 17 %
  • 12h

    NNW 4 | 10km/h
    1358 m 12 %
  • 13h

    NNW 4 | 10km/h
    1345 m 8 %
  • 14h

    NNW 4 | 10km/h
    1370 m 3 %
  • 15h

    NNW 4 | 10km/h
    1370 m 7 %
  • 16h

    NNW 5 | 9km/h
    1370 m 12 %
  • 17h

    NNW 5 | 9km/h
    1382 m 16 %
  • 18h

    NNW 4 | 8km/h
    1358 m 13 %
  • 19h

    NNW 4 | 6km/h
    1358 m 11 %
  • Friday 02 May

    06:05 20:35
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    Saturday 03 May

    06:03 20:36
  • 09h

    NNE 2 | 3km/h
    1907 m 73 %
  • 10h

    N 4 | 4km/h
    2187 m 55 %
  • 11h

    N 6 | 6km/h
    2419 m 36 %
  • Sunday 04 May

    06:02 20:38
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    Monday 05 May

    06:00 20:39
  • 11h

    NNE 3 | 6km/h
    2724 m 10 %
  • 12h

    NNW 4 | 6km/h
    2883 m 7 %
  • 13h

    NNW 6 | 6km/h
    2834 m 5 %
  • 14h

    NW 7 | 6km/h
    2797 m 2 %
  • 15h

    NNW 6 | 7km/h
    2761 m 5 %
  • 16h

    NNW 6 | 7km/h
    2724 m 8 %
  • 17h

    NNW 5 | 7km/h
    2578 m 11 %
  • Wednesday 07 May

    05:58 20:42
  • 06h

    NW 5 | 2km/h
    1406 m 36 %
  • 07h

    NNW 5 | 4km/h
    1394 m 62 %
  • 08h

    NNW 5 | 5km/h
    1382 m 89 %
  • 09h

    NNW 5 | 6km/h
    1370 m 93 %
  • 10h

    NNW 4 | 6km/h
    1370 m 96 %
  • 11h

    NNW 4 | 7km/h
    1394 m 100 %
  • 12h

    NNW 4 | 7km/h
    1431 m 100 %
  • 13h

    NNW 6 | 8km/h
    1480 m 100 %
  • 14h

    NNW 6 | 9km/h
    1528 m 100 %
  • 15h

    NW 7 | 8km/h
    1504 m 86 %
  • 16h

    NW 7 | 8km/h
    1480 m 72 %
  • 17h

    NW 8 | 8km/h
    1455 m 58 %
  • 18h

    WNW 8 | 8km/h
    1406 m 40 %
  • 19h

    WNW 8 | 9km/h
    1394 m 22 %
  • 20h

    WNW 6 | 9km/h
    1370 m 4 %

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