Assess Baseline
30 minutesEvaluate your current level in weather assessment.
Field context
This workflow is part of 3 niche fields
Complete guide for weather assessment — step-by-step workflow, tools, checklist, and expert tips to get started.
Evaluate your current level in weather assessment.
Plan your approach to weather assessment plan.
Follow the plan step by step and record results.
Compare planned vs actual outcomes and adjust.
Key benchmarks and reference data for paragliding.
| Level | Focus | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Fundamentals | Consistent form |
| Intermediate | Refinement | Track metrics weekly |
| Advanced | Performance | Competition-ready |
Review wind speed, gust factor, and cloud development hourly on fly days.
Do not launch when gusts exceed steady wind by more than 5 mph.
Never fly near developing cumulus or thunderstorm cells — collapse and strike risk is fatal.