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    Icon Global 1
    UKMO Global 10
    DWD ICON Global 11
    GFS GRAPES 13
    GFS global 13
    BOM ACCESS 15
    GEM Global 15
    ECMWF IFS 25
    GFS GraphCast 25
    ECMWF AIFS 28
    ECMWF IFS 44
    JMA gSM 55
    MF Arpege 55
    Modèle Icon Global 11 km run: 31/05 06:57 GFS 13 km run: 31/05 06:57
    Date
    Optimal
    		Sa
    31
    8h    		 Sa
    31
    9h    		 Sa
    31
    10h    		 Sa
    31
    11h    		 Sa
    31
    12h    		 Sa
    31
    13h    		 Sa
    31
    14h    		 Sa
    31
    15h    		 Sa
    31
    16h    		 Sa
    31
    17h    		 Di
    1
    8h    		 Di
    1
    9h    		 Di
    1
    10h    		 Di
    1
    11h    		 Di
    1
    12h    		 Di
    1
    13h    		 Di
    1
    14h    		 Di
    1
    15h    		 Di
    1
    16h    		 Di
    1
    17h    		 Lu
    2
    8h    		 Lu
    2
    9h    		 Lu
    2
    10h    		 Lu
    2
    11h    		 Lu
    2
    12h    		 Lu
    2
    13h    		 Lu
    2
    14h    		 Lu
    2
    15h    		 Lu
    2
    16h    		 Lu
    2
    17h    		 Ma
    3
    8h    		 Ma
    3
    9h    		 Ma
    3
    10h    		 Ma
    3
    11h    		 Ma
    3
    12h    		 Ma
    3
    13h    		 Ma
    3
    14h    		 Ma
    3
    15h    		 Ma
    3
    16h    		 Ma
    3
    17h    		 Me
    4
    8h    		 Me
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    9h    		 Me
    4
    10h    		 Me
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    11h    		 Me
    4
    12h    		 Me
    4
    13h    		 Me
    4
    14h    		 Me
    4
    15h    		 Me
    4
    16h    		 Me
    4
    17h    		 Je
    5
    8h    		 Je
    5
    9h    		 Je
    5
    10h    		 Je
    5
    11h    		 Je
    5
    12h    		 Je
    5
    13h    		 Je
    5
    14h    		 Je
    5
    15h    		 Je
    5
    16h    		 Je
    5
    17h    		 Ve
    6
    8h    		 Ve
    6
    9h    		 Ve
    6
    10h    		 Ve
    6
    11h    		 Ve
    6
    12h    		 Ve
    6
    13h    		 Ve
    6
    14h    		 Ve
    6
    15h    		 Ve
    6
    16h    		 Ve
    6
    17h    		 Sa
    7
    8h    		 Sa
    7
    9h    		 Sa
    7
    10h    		 Sa
    7
    11h    		 Sa
    7
    12h    		 Sa
    7
    13h    		 Sa
    7
    14h    		 Sa
    7
    15h    		 Sa
    7
    16h    		 Sa
    7
    17h    		 Di
    8
    8h    		 Di
    8
    9h    		 Di
    8
    10h    		 Di
    8
    11h    		 Di
    8
    12h    		 Di
    8
    13h    		 Di
    8
    14h    		 Di
    8
    15h    		 Di
    8
    16h    		 Di
    8
    17h    		 Lu
    9
    8h    		 Lu
    9
    9h    		 Lu
    9
    10h    		 Lu
    9
    11h    		 Lu
    9
    12h    		 Lu
    9
    13h    		 Lu
    9
    14h    		 Lu
    9
    15h    		 Lu
    9
    16h    		 Lu
    9
    17h    		 Ma
    10
    8h    		 Ma
    10
    9h    		 Ma
    10
    10h    		 Ma
    10
    11h    		 Ma
    10
    12h    		 Ma
    10
    13h    		 Ma
    10
    14h    		 Ma
    10
    15h    		 Ma
    10
    16h    		 Ma
    10
    17h    		 Me
    11
    8h    		 Me
    11
    9h    		 Me
    11
    10h    		 Me
    11
    11h    		 Me
    11
    12h    		 Me
    11
    13h    		 Me
    11
    14h    		 Me
    11
    15h    		 Me
    11
    16h    		 Me
    11
    17h    		 Je
    12
    8h    		 Je
    12
    9h    		 Je
    12
    10h    		 Je
    12
    11h    		 Je
    12
    12h    		 Je
    12
    13h    		 Je
    12
    14h    		 Je
    12
    15h    		 Je
    12
    16h    		 Je
    12
    17h    		 Ve
    13
    8h    		 Ve
    13
    9h    		 Ve
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    10h    		 Ve
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    11h    		 Ve
    13
    12h    		 Ve
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    13h    		 Ve
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    14h    		 Ve
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    15h    		 Ve
    13
    16h    		 Ve
    13
    17h    		 Sa
    14
    8h    		 Sa
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    9h    		 Sa
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    10h    		 Sa
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    11h    		 Sa
    14
    12h    		 Sa
    14
    13h    		 Sa
    14
    14h    		 Sa
    14
    15h    		 Sa
    14
    16h    		 Sa
    14
    17h    		 Di
    15
    8h    		 Di
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    9h    		 Di
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    10h    		 Di
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    11h    		 Di
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    15
    17h
    Dir. vent
    V. moy. (kmh) 5 5 6 9 11 12 12 11 10 7 5 5 5 7 8 7 10 10 8 5 4 4 3 2 2 5 8 10 9 6 7 9 11 12 12 12 12 12 11 10 8 10 13 14 14 12 11 9 8 7 6 6 5 3 2 1 3 3 3 3 17 18 20 22 22 23 23 22 22 21 11 11 12 14 14 13 13 27 22 19 6 5 5 6 7 9 10 8 7 5 6 4 1 0 1 1 2 2 4 5 4 3 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 10 10 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 9 9 10 11 11 10 11 11 13 14 30 25 20 16 14 13 14 14 16 16 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 19 17 16 12 12 12 12 12 11 11 10 10 9
    V. max. (kmh) 11 11 14 20 24 27 28 26 24 21 10 12 11 17 19 18 22 23 22 18 10 9 9 9 8 14 18 23 23 20 16 19 22 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 16 21 25 31 29 28 27 24 22 20 14 13 11 10 9 8 6 13 19 25 36 39 42 45 48 51 53 51 50 48 23 27 30 34 36 37 38 35 37 36 5 6 8 9 10 11 11 9 6 4 5 4 2 1 1 1 1 3 5 6 2 4 6 7 6 5 4 3 3 3 5 6 8 11 18 25 28 24 15 9 6 8 13 17 22 26 27 24 17 12 51 52 55 54 47 36 28 25 24 24 33 32 32 31 31 31 31 30 28 25 8 8 9 10 11 11 11 10 7 5
    Temp. (°C) 9 10 12 13 15 16 16 16 15 14 7 9 11 13 15 16 16 16 15 14 4 6 10 13 15 16 16 15 15 14 11 11 13 14 14 15 15 15 14 13 7 9 11 13 14 15 16 16 15 15 3 7 12 17 19 20 20 20 18 16 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 13 13 11 12 13 13 13 13 12 11 10 10 8 9 10 11 12 12 12 11 11 11 9 10 12 13 15 16 16 16 15 15 11 13 15 16 17 18 18 17 16 15 12 14 15 16 17 17 17 17 16 15 11 12 13 14 15 15 15 15 14 14 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 14 14 14 14 14 13 12 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 14
    Précip. (mm) 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.3 0.3 0.3 1.4 1.4 1.4 0.1 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.3 3.2 3.2 3.2 1.1 1.1 1.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
    Nébul. tot. (%) 82 87 86 80 63 54 55 43 18 81 95 72 48 36 61 100 100 83 57 57 6 22 27 24 58 75 90 93 97 100 100 100 100 94 87 81 5 3 2 21 41 62 65 67 70 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 98 97 93 95 98 100 100 100 100 81 90 100 34 43 51 60 49 39 28 30 31 33 100 79 59 38 28 18 8 9 11 12 82 85 88 91 81 72 62 58 54 50 81 80 79 78 72 67 61 44 26 9 100 98 97 95 75 56 36 56 77 97 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 97 93 90 93 97 100 96 92 88 100 95 91 86 90 94 98 95 91 88
    Nébul. haute (%) 100 100 60 57 5 3 2 6 13 19 33 67 100 67 33 19 46 73 100 99 98 97 1 1 2 33 42 50 59 48 37 26 28 29 31 100 79 58 37 27 17 7 8 10 11 81 78 74 71 68 64 61 57 52 48 80 79 79 78 72 65 59 42 26 9 100 98 97 95 74 54 33 45 56 68 91 94 97 100 95 91 86 72 58 44 85 80 76 71 81 90 100 92 84 76 100 95 90 85 89 94 98 95 91 88
    Nébul. moy. (%) 43 52 61 70 74 78 82 73 65 56 21 41 62 62 62 62 100 100 99 99 99 100 100 87 73 60 82 82 83 83 89 94 100 22 45 67 11 22 33 5 3 2 8 17 25 17 8 10 19 29 31 33 35 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
    Nébul. basse (%) 82 87 86 80 63 54 55 43 18 81 95 72 48 36 61 31 42 57 6 22 27 24 58 75 81 87 94 100 100 100 100 90 80 70 70 80 90 100 95 91 86 88 90 92 52 49 47 44 46 48 50 70 70 70 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96 88 80 72 66 61 55 52 48 45
    CAPE 0 0 0 0 0 10 20 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20 20 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 10 0 10 30 70 90 80 80 90 90 90 100 100 90 100 110 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 20 20 10 10 10 30 50 60 60 50 40 30 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
    Plafond (m) 452 549 732 854 940 952 976 1.0k 952 745 391 513 635 793 928 1.0k 1.0k 915 867 732 293 391 598 720 842 940 1.1k 1.0k 818 635 391 452 537 623 720 793 818 769 647 562 574 745 1.0k 1.3k 1.4k 1.6k 1.7k 1.7k 1.6k 1.5k 940 1.0k 1.1k 1.3k 1.5k 1.8k 2.0k 1.8k 1.5k 1.3k 452 513 562 623 671 720 708 647 562 501 415 476 562 598 598 574 549 1.0k 818 732 1.0k 1.1k 1.3k 1.4k 1.4k 1.4k 1.3k 1.3k 1.2k 1.1k 1.3k 1.5k 1.7k 2.0k 2.1k 2.3k 2.4k 2.3k 2.1k 1.9k 1.8k 1.9k 2.2k 2.4k 2.6k 2.8k 2.8k 2.5k 2.2k 2.0k 2.1k 2.2k 2.3k 2.4k 2.6k 2.6k 2.5k 2.1k 1.7k 1.4k 854 879 989 1.1k 1.2k 1.2k 1.2k 1.2k 1.0k 915 379 354 318 318 342 379 403 415 427 440 354 379 403 440 476 513 549 513 464 415 464 537 671 793 891 940 1.0k 1.0k 952 891
    Signal Hill, also known as Lion’s Rump, is a flat-topped hill in Cape Town, adjacent to Lion’s Head and Table Mountain. It offers a unique flying experience with a smooth-sloped ridge against the north-westerly wind. The lift band is generally wide but not too high, with occasional thermals. This site is rated for experienced pilots (IPPI 5) and is not suitable for beginners. It is an ideal spot for a relaxed Sunday afternoon flight for those with the necessary experience. **Requirements:** - Sports Licence (IPPI 5) - SANParks Activity Permit - Foreign pilots need a Foreign Pilot Permit - Tandem Flight Instructors must have a SANParks-issued Operators Permit and be members of the Cape Town Tandem Association **Site Rules:** - Only Sport-rated (IPPI 5) or higher may launch from Signal Hill Carpark Launch, The Bench, or Beacon. - All pilots must have a SANParks Activity Permit and be SAHPA members with a valid SACAA National Pilot Licence. - Maximum wind speed for take-off and landing is 35 km/h. - First-time pilots must report to an instructor for a site briefing. - Tandem Flight Instructors are forbidden from top-landing. - Recreational Solo Pilots can top-land only in designated areas if safe. - No novice training or Paragliding Basic-license pilots allowed. - Slope landings are forbidden and must be reported as incidents. - No smoking in the launch area. - Pilots must be ready and clipped in before stepping onto the mat launch area. **Weather Resources:** - iWeathar Station on Lion’s Head: [Link](https://iweathar.co.za/display?s_id=252) - iWeathar Station at The Glen Club: [Link](https://iweathar.co.za/display?s_id=436) - iWeathar Station on Signal Hill: [Link](https://iweathar.co.za/display?s_id=28) - iWeathar Station at Three Anchor Bay: [Link](https://iweathar.co.za/display?s_id=600) - iWeathar Station at Sea Point Promenade: [Link](https://iweathar.co.za/stations) **Launch Sites:** - **Carpark Launch:** Suitable for NW winds. Drive to the end of the road and park in the public parking. Launch from the green mat south of the carpark. - **The Bench:** Located 500m south along the ridge, more suited to Westerly winds. Accessible via a gravel turnoff from the tar road. **Crossing to Lion’s Head:** When the wind is strong (20 kph+ for paragliders, 30-40 kph for hang-gliders) and NW to WNW with a high cloud base, crossing to Lion’s Head requires 150m above take-off at the Kramat in a NW wind. The rocks above the trees usually provide lift, allowing you to climb above Lion’s Head. **Landing:** - **Sea Point Promenade:** Land on the grassy promenade in front of the Winchester Mansions hotel. In a Southerly wind, land on the fields near the stadium but be aware of strong rotor. - **Caution:** The area lacks safe landing spots within the built-up area. **Cautionary Advice:** - Signal Hill is part of the Table Mountain National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Do not damage the critically-endangered Peninsula Shale Renosterveld vegetation. - Many experienced pilots have been caught out by the site’s deceptive safety. Do not fly here without the required experience. - Slope landing is more difficult the lower you get. The best place is on the North spur. - There is sometimes strong, turbulent South wind below 100m, creating shear turbulence. - Hang-gliders use Signal Hill when the wind is strong, soaring high in the laminar flow. Reconsider flying if you see hang-gliders in the air. **Caretaker:** The Glen Paragliding Club: [Link](https://www.glenclub.co.za/signal-hill/) SANParks (owner) For more detailed information, visit the [Signal Hill Site Guide](https://www.sahpa.co.za/site-guide/sites/signal-hill/) and the [Table Mountain National Park Paragliding Guidelines](http://www.sanparks.org/parks/table_mountain/library/appendix1_para.pdf).
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    Crée le 29 May 2024 par Kiteslave

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    WSW W WNW NW NNW

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