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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Breckenridge Ski Area. 13.000ft You would need to hike up to the top of the ridge to get a West facing launch
Has 3 different launch points. The best wind direction is 279 @ 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 EnvelopeW · 279° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Peak 8. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Copper Mtn/Red Cliff, CO, US
16:12 UTC
4 km from site
Wind
SSE 160°
10 kt
Ceiling
SCT 0 ft
10+ sm vis
SSE 160° · 10 kt · 16:12 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 4 km from Peak 8. 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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