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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
It is easy to get up at King Mountain. The Glider Park is located on the western flank of King Mountain just 2 ½ miles from the lower foot launch site (about a 5/1 glide.) Prevailing winds are from the west (left to right as seen in this photo.) Ridge lift and massive thermals abound. The powerful thermal trips are mid range and stand about 2000’ feet above the valley floor.
Great lift can be found above the thermal trips and above the ranges.
Has 4 different launch points and at least 1 or more defined places that you can tow from. The best wind direction is 240 @ 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 EnvelopeWSW · 240° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to King Mountain Glider Park. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Hailey/Friedman Mem, ID, US
13:42 UTC
82 km from site
Wind
NW 310°
4 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
NW 310° · 4 kt · 13:42 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 82 km from King Mountain Glider Park. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.
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