BLIPMAP stands for "Boundary Layer Information Prediction MAP" -- a model for soaring weather forecast. It has been developed by Dr. John W. (Jack) Glendening ("DrJack"), who is meteorologist and sailplane pilot himself. For the forecast maps on this webpage, I (Hendrik Hoeth) run the RASP model locally on my server. In case you encounter any technical problems, please mail me at rasp@linta.de. More information on the meteorological model can be found on DrJack's RASP website. There you also find a discussion forum for questions about the model or problems with the forecast.

Maps for the current and for the next days are generated over night. Please check the time imprinted on the maps.

Please note that all maps are experimental and the underlying model is under development. Personally I find the maps useful, but of course I assume no liability for anything and these maps cannot substitute for a real meteorological pre-flight preparation. The pilot is always responsible himself for everything he does.

For de-briefing after your flight, yesterday's maps are here.

FOR OTHER EUROPEAN SITES:Check the links on http://rasp.linta.de/.