Paragliding Map

The Description of Paragliding Map

Site Editorial Commentary：View your favourite worldwide paragliding sites on a map with weather forecasts.

The world's most popular free-flight app, designed for paragliding, hang gliding, and more!

Paragliding map is your ultimate companion for exploring the skies. It provides the most comprehensive source for site information, real-time weather forecasts, live webcams, detailed photos, and much more, all in one place! See where you can fly safely and enjoyably right now, anywhere in the world.

Key Features:

* **Extensive Database:** Explore over 15,000 launch sites and 7,500 landing zones worldwide. Access data from official sources including DHV, Flyland, FFVL, and Paragliding Earth.
* **Real-Time Weather:** Get up-to-the-minute forecasts from leading providers like Meteoblue, Windy, and WindFinder. View data from 30,000 weather stations to understand local conditions.
* **Live Webcams:** Check live webcam feeds from 39,000 locations to visually assess site conditions before you fly.
* **Visual Site Assessment:** Photos provide a great impression of each spot, helping you plan your flights.
* **Wind Visualization:** Understand local wind patterns with valley wind direction indicators (especially useful in the European Alps) and wind animation showing clouds, thunderstorms, rain, and wind at different altitudes.
* **Airspace Awareness:** View airspace information and NOTAMs (short notice, daily airspace restrictions) directly on the map. Access official NOTAMs from international aviation authorities – a vital safety feature!
* **Automatic NOTAM Warnings:** Receive prominent warnings when an active NOTAM impacts your chosen launch or landing site, enhancing flight safety.
* **Customizable Map Filters:** Filter the map to display launches suitable for paragliding, hang gliding, speed flying, thermalling, soaring, hike & fly, and more. Filter by public transport options, wind speed, and other criteria.
* **Comprehensive Weather Indicators:** See soaring index, cloud cover, weather warnings, and other crucial weather indicators.
* **Multiple Forecast Providers:** Access forecasts from UK MetOffice, German Weather Service, Meteo France, ECMWF, NOAA, and others for a well-rounded weather picture.
* **Real-Time Weather Stations:** View data from Pioupiou, Holfuy, MADIS, and FFVL weather stations to see actual weather conditions.
* **3D View:** Experience sites in an Immersive 3D view.
* **Hike & Fly Trails:** Discover and navigate "Hike & Fly" trails.
* **Convenient Amenities:** Locate ski lifts, cable cars, and gondolas near flying sites.
* **Automatic translation:** Site descriptions are automatically translated into English for ease of understanding.
* **Time Travel Slider:** See future flying conditions on the map using the Time Travel Slider to plan ahead.
* **navigation:** Get directions to each spot using integrated navigation.
* **Favorites:** Save your favorite sites for quick access later.
* **Advanced Search:** Find specific sites using the advanced search functionality.
* **Emergency Features:** Send “SOS!” and “I need a ride” messages to friends, including your gps coordinates, in case of emergency.
* **Original Data Links:** Access links to original information from DHV, Flyland, FFVL, and Paragliding Earth.
* **Ad-Free Option:** Enjoy an ad-free experience with in-app purchases, which also unlock additional features like webcams and forecasts.
* **Dedicated Support:** Full support is included to help you get the most out of the app.

We value your feedback! Help us make Paragliding Map the best paragliding app in the world.

Paragliding Map is the mobile version of ParaglidingMap.com.

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