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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Smooth ridge facing NW. Requires some wind to be soarable. Wind funnels right into it from the lake out in front. Landing is by the lake.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 310 @ 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 cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeNW · 310° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Blue Mesa. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Gunnison Arpt, CO, US
13:43 UTC
12 km from site
Wind
NNE 30°
6 kt
Ceiling
OVC 0 ft
6 sm vis
NNE 30° · 6 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 12 km from Blue Mesa. 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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