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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
beach flying
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 Half Moon Bay Poplar Beach. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Half Moon Bay Arpt, CA, US
13:43 UTC
8 km from site
Wind
NW 320°
4 kt
Ceiling
BKN 0 ft
9 sm vis
NW 320° · 4 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 8 km from Half Moon Bay Poplar Beach. 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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