Paraglide in Porterville
GPS: -33.049, 19.005
Altitude: 350m
Grading: Basic
Ideal Wind: SW, S, SWW and an ideal speed of 10 -25 km's
For experienced pilots, this is the site you want to fly if you are interested in doing long distances!
Most of the South African Paragliding & Hang-gliding championships and the "All African Cup" were held here. The Dasklip Pass take off site is substantially large, wind conditions and directions are often variable and thermic action is powerful, flying after 11.00 am in mid summer is for the experienced pilots only.
Directions
At the top of the Pass is a hangglider ramp and a cut-away for turning your vehicle. The launch is covered with shade-netting, and is just above the road.
GPS: -33.049, 19.005
Altitude: 350m
Grading: Basic
Ideal Wind: SW, S, SWW and an ideal speed of 10 -25 km's
