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One way to decide if it will be flyable in our area DMV
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General Weather Forecast
Pick your site
DR WS EG DM RR SA
PP BH CL ER SR SK
seeing lost of sun and no rain nor thunderstorms
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Surface Winds Forecast
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DR WS EG DM RR SA
PP BH CL ER SR SK
winds <12mph, go to next step
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Expected altitude we can fly
Free service, select latest height of boundery map
XC SKIES
Paid service that gives max thermal height and more
to double check the winds in altitude, go to next step
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Winds at Altitude
Winter: No blue at 3000ft go to next step
Summer: No blue at 6000ft go to next step
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also gives you latest blipmap and wind aloft per site
Winds <15mph in altitude go to next step
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Same day info to optimize your decision
Winds <15mph, go to next step
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Cloud Cover Forecast
Not too much cloud cover, go to next step
| Forecast discussion
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No frontal system passing nor other hazards, go FLY!
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Weather Maps
Winds
Forecasts by Location
Flight Park Locations and Links
Helpful Books
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