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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
This site is a drive-up with a fairly nice launch area. Please get a site checkout from a local SLOSA pilot prior to flying this site.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 180 @ 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 EnvelopeS · 180° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Cuesta Grade. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
San Luis Obispo/San Luis Cnty, CA, US
13:43 UTC
12 km from site
Wind
Variable
3 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
Variable · 3 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 12 km from Cuesta Grade. 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
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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