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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Overlooking Bozeman and the Bear Canyon campground
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 45.6 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeNE · 046° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Bear Canyon. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Butte/Mooney Arpt, MT, US
13:43 UTC
6 km from site
Wind
E 90°
3 kt
Ceiling
OVC 0 ft
10+ sm vis
E 90° · 3 kt · 13:43 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 6 km from Bear Canyon. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.
§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
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