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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Cotopaxi was a small train stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad along the Arkansas River. Though there is a store serving the main highway through the town (U.S. 50), there are no major businesses in Cotopaxi (owing to the small population) except for a whitewater rafting business that attracts thousands of tourists each year to ride on the Arkansas River.
Has 3 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 149 @ 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 cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeSSE · 149° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Cotopaxi. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Salida/Alexander Fld, CO, US
13:43 UTC
40 km from site
Wind
SE 130°
10 kt
Ceiling
SCT 0 ft
9 sm vis
SE 130° · 10 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 40 km from Cotopaxi. 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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