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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Take off from the bowl on the south end of the beach (You have to launch from the beach, stay off the cliffs for the state). You can do a running proposing type launch from the beach into the lift. If you can't get it repeat that launch technique repetitively building up more energy and height
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 270 @ 0 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 EnvelopeW · 270° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Garrapata. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Monterey Rgnl, CA, US
13:43 UTC
20 km from site
Wind
E 100°
4 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
E 100° · 4 kt · 13:43 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 20 km from Garrapata. 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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