Most of the time thermals are the primary source of lift at RMHPA sites. A typical good day looks like:
- Early Morning
- Light thermals winds often in the 3-10 mph range. A good time to fly a new site. Low airtime pilots can gain experience.
- Morning Cook
- Soarable conditions as thermals get stronger.
- Transition
- Thermal activity shuts off as mid day conditions build.
- Mid-Day Conditions
- In mid-summer expect strong thermal activity with winds ranging from 0-25 mph. Advanced pilots only. Strong thermal cycles exceed everyone's opperating limitations. Good judgement and experience are required to fly safely in mid-day conditions.
- Evening
- Thermal activity calms down. Occasionally sites glass-off.