Understanding the measurements

Aircraft assessments

Normal aircraft activity uses its own thresholds and explanations, not the paraglider logic. Wind, gusts, and direction variation are assessed more tolerantly than for paraglider.

This is a heuristic assessment, not a final answer. Local knowledge, pilot judgement, and a conservative safety margin should always carry more weight.

Icons and their meaning

Illustrations of the different states, not current weather readings.

Stable / weak

Weak and stable wind, normally the calm kind of conditions you want.

Good launch wind

Steady wind and good direction for takeoff and landing.

Watch conditions

Usable, but keep an eye on wind speed, gusts, or direction.

Flyable but rough

Gusts or unsettled wind make conditions more demanding.

Avoid right now

Wind, direction, rain, or darkness suggest waiting.

Rain

Rain or wet conditions reduce visibility, comfort, and margins.

Night

Night or darkness without a relevant daylight assessment.

Waiting for data

Not enough fresh data to assess conditions.