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Transform blank map pins into rich launch dossiers. Scout landing options, coordinate shuttles, and tap into pilot notes before you clip in.

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Knowledge Streams
Every launch dossier stitches together proven intel so visiting pilots can brief in minutes.

Launch approach diagrams

Annotated slopes with setup zones, wire crew positions, and abort paths.

Condition windows

Crowd-sourced thermal trigger timings and wind shifts per season.

Logistics & shuttles

Parking, tolls, shuttle contacts, and last-mile gate codes.

Rider field reports

Voice notes and typed debriefs linked to flights for richer storytelling.

Today's Pulse
Mission-ready insights sourced from the community.

Planning Required

Mount Borah

Australia • New South Wales

820 ms latency

"Build-up forecast by 15:30. Strong convergence but gust fronts possible—set conservative turnpoints."

11:30 – 15:00 Gusts 28 km/hTomorrowIO WeatherGraphQL

Wind Trend (6h)

Max Gust: 30km/h

Soaring Now

Chelan Butte

USA • Washington

820 ms latency

"Marine layer clearing with 18 km/h onshore breeze. Coaching clinic sharing ridge in 30 min blocks."

All afternoon Lift band 90 m AGLTomorrowIO WeatherGraphQL

Wind Trend (6h)

Max Gust: 32km/h

Window Opening

Rigi Classic

Switzerland • Lucerne

820 ms latency

"Cloud base rising to 3,100 m with light SW flow. Expect strong thermals after 13:00."

12:45 – 16:00 Thermal index -4.5TomorrowIO WeatherGraphQL

Wind Trend (6h)

Max Gust: 19km/h

Intel Feed

Live

Dylan P.

3 hours ago

Mount Borah

Green ribbons now guide the SE launch hike. Remove after weekend to keep the farmer happy.

Sophie F.

3 hours ago

Mount Borah

Pairings will prioritize visiting pilots Saturday—check in by 08:15 to confirm slot.

Aisha M.

3 hours ago

Chelan Butte

Stage vans in the gravel lot south of the park—better cell coverage for InReach handoffs.

Marco L.

3 hours ago

Rigi Classic

Carpet section replaced; please keep boots off the east edge while adhesive cures.

Launch Dossiers

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USA • WashingtonSoaring Now
Chelan Butte

Desert mesa launch with multiple ramp aspects and proven XC routes down the Columbia River corridor.

WindNW 15–22 km/h
Elev671 m launch • 500 m AGL
XC GatewayAdvanced
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Australia • New South WalesPlanning Required
Mount Borah

Four-aspect mega launch that powered World Championships. Friendly morning ridge lift with booming afternoon thermals.

WindENE/SE 10–18 km/h
Elev880 m launch • 500 m AGL
Club FriendlyAll Levels
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Switzerland • LucerneWindow Opening
Rigi Classic

Lake breeze convergence with generous landing meadows. Ideal for visiting pilots looking for smooth evening glass-off flights.

WindSW 8–14 km/h
Elev1,798 m launch • 450 m AGL
Evening Glass-OffIntermediate
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Logistics Playbook

Coordinated logistics keep retrieve teams synchronized. Steward-reviewed notes track shuttle cadence, radio nets, and mentorship pairings for each mission window.

Shuttle Ops
Community shuttles depart every 45 minutes from hub spots. Track live seats and reserve via Telegram group pins.
  • • Lakeview Flyers Rigi loop • first depart 15:30 • contact Lea @ +41 78 200 45 88
  • • Chelan Butte 4x4 convoy • meet at Safeway lot 09:00 • fuel share $10
Radio & Safety Nets
Shared frequencies keep pilots connected. Log check-ins before launch and confirm retrieval once landed.
  • • Europe touring channel: PMR Ch 7 (446.08125 MHz) CTCSS 14
  • • US mountain ops: 151.955 MHz with tone 88.5 for local clubs
Mentor Pairings
Match skill levels via previous flight metrics. Submit a request to join morning briefing circles.
  • • Mount Borah buddy board fills by 08:30—arrive early to secure guide
  • • Verbier: message @SophieFly for valley wind clinics Tue/Thu