Parapente Hüsliberg_Schänis

The paragliding site at Rufi Kaltbrunn in Switzerland is well-suited for pilots of all levels, including occasional flyers. It offers good soaring conditions and the potential for cross-country flights. The site record is 65.9 km. For more details, visit: [Hüsliberg Paragliding Site](http://www.gkg.ch/index.php/fluggebietegkg/husliberg) **Important Information:** **Hazards:** Be cautious of a barely visible transport cable leading to the Federihütte. The cable is marked in red on the provided map. Coordinates for the cable are: - Mountain Station: 724 505 / 225 475 - Valley Station: 723 575 / 225 525 **Local Sensitivities:** Residents of Solenberg above Rufi may feel disturbed by overflights. Please be considerate when flying over or around Solenberg. **Transport:** Access to the launch site is only via group transport, often a bus service from the landing zone. **Ideal Wind:** Southwest to West. Be aware of lee-side turbulence during Bise winds. **Flight Potential:** You can gain altitude over Federi and fly towards Kerenzer, or via Mattstock or Durschlegi to the Churfirsten. Thermals typically start after 2 PM due to the southwest orientation of the launch site. **Launch Site Details:** - Orientation: SW - Difficulty: Easy - Elevation: 1000 m - No cable car available - Coordinates: 9.074655461311, 47.189886788374 - Walking time: 1 minute The launch area is spacious enough for multiple gliders and has an ideal slope. Obstacles include a tree and a barn. Access is from the mountain road. During busy flight operations, the left side is designated for delta and tandem flights, while the right side is for paragliders. **Fees:** A daily fee of CHF 5 must be paid, which includes launching, landing, and parking. Alternatively, you can purchase an annual flight card for CHF 40, valid for the Kerenzerberg and Fronalpstock flight areas as well. The card can be bought at flight schools or from the bus driver. **Restrictions:** - No launching during the grazing period in June and September. - No launching on Good Friday, Easter Sunday, and Pentecost Sunday. - No alternative launch sites are available during these periods due to local zoning regulations. **Additional Information:** For more details, visit: [Gleitschirmklub Glarus](http://www.gkg.ch) **Flight Conditions:** Direct thermal connection with cross-country potential. Ideal flying season is from spring to autumn. Be cautious of the transport cable to Federihütte and observe weather warnings from the Schänis glider airfield. **General Rules:** Strictly adhere to the local regulations and overflight rules in the Federi-Chüemettler-Speer area. Launch and overflight are only permitted with properly marked gliders (SHV number). Unannounced official inspections may occur. **Prohibited Launch Days:** - Easter Sunday - Pentecost Sunday - Christmas Day For more information, visit: [Paraair Hüsliberg](http://www.paraair.ch/fluggebiete/huesliberg.htm)