Europe · Scotland, UK

Bla Bheinn

Ridge SoaringThermal

v1.0 · BETA

About

The Isle of Skye,[8] or simply Skye is the largest and northernmost of the major islands in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. The island's peninsulas radiate from a mountainous hub dominated by the Cuillin, the rocky slopes of which provide some of the most dramatic mountain scenery in the country.

Launch Points (1)

Launch

Alt: 910 m / 2,986 ftHdg: 316° NWSurface: SHORT GRASS

A generic hang glider launch

 Launch

Landing Zones (2)

LZ

Alt: 6 m / 19 ftHdg: 246° WSW

Good open area next to the road

Lake LZ

Alt: 36 m / 117 ftHdg: 325° NW

Back side lZ next to the lake and rad

Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 35.7 @ 10 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
57.219534
Longitude
-6.092855
Altitude
910 m / 2,986 ft

Conditions

Best Wind Dir
NE (36°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt

Chase the Wind

Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.

Nearby stations are not currently reporting to the aviation weather network.