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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
This is an EARLY morning site that faces east in west wind area. You must launch in the first morning thermal cycles created by the rising sun on the cliff face. Launch as soon as there are any cycle indications. Once it starts thermalling here, you will not be able to launch. Very strong. Very steep cliff launch and an iffy landing by I70 make this an advanced site.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 100 @ 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 EnvelopeE · 100° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Parachute. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Rifle/Garfield Cnty, CO, US
17:36 UTC
18 km from site
Wind
W 280°
5 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
W 280° · 5 kt · 17:36 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 18 km from Parachute. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.