Blowhard I
📍 Tasman , Tasman District · Nearest city: Wakefield (39 km)
26 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 1409 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
-41.75200, 173.09500Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:12 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Not recommended for flying, cloud base ~716 m, wind 22 km/h.
base ~716m · wind 22 km/hNot recommended for flying, cloud base ~698 m, wind 18 km/h.
base ~698m · wind 18 km/hMarginal conditions, cloud base ~881 m, wind 4 km/h.
base ~881m · wind 4 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.78 | Slope faces north in southern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
41°45'5' (41.7516)S; 173°5'24' (173.09)E - Elevation : 852 m.
Pilot comments
The access road goes through private property. There is a protocol to follow so please go with a local pilot who knows the routine.
Nearby sites
Inwoods Lookout (15) · Mt Robert (1) · Tapawera (3) · Barnicoat (11) · Mt Murchison (2) · Travers Saddle (3)