North America · California, USA

Day Dreams

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot Launch

v1.0 · BETA

About

Two separate launches on the ridge directly NE of Kings Beach State Park. Launch can be tricky due to the small, rocky set-up area and punchy thermals that roll through the launch. Be ready to be lifted up and practice your reverse flying skills just in case.

Launch Points (1)

Day Dreams Launch

Foot Launch
Alt: 2,135 m / 7,003 ftHdg: 0° NSurface: SHORT GRASS

Rocks

Day Dreams Launch

Landing Zones (1)

Day Dreams LZ

Alt: 1,898 m / 6,227 ftHdg: 54° NE

right next to the lake

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 0 @ 0 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.

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Location

Latitude
39.231512
Longitude
-120.008708
Altitude
2,135 m / 7,003 ft
Time Zone
Pacific Daylight Time

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H3
Best Wind Dir
N (0°)
Weather Station
KTRK

Chase the Wind

Nearest weather station to Day Dreams. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.

Truckee/Tahoe Arpt, CA, US

13:13 UTC

14 km from site

Wind

SW 220°

13 kt

Ceiling

SCT 0 ft

10+ sm vis

SW 220° · 13 kt · 13:13 UTC

Day Dreams LaunchOver the back (140°)

Select a time to check launches

Jan 21

Weather at , 14 km from Day Dreams. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.