MyCloudBase

Learning to fly cross-country? This tool helps you answer the most important question: "Can I make it to that cloud?" MyCloudBase is a simple rangefinder that helps glider pilots—especially those new to cross-country flying—develop better distance judgment. Point your camera at a cloud base, and instantly see how far it is and how much altitude you'll lose getting there. WHY NEW XC PILOTS LOVE IT When you're starting out in cross-country soaring, estimating distances is hard. Clouds that look close might be 10 miles away. MyCloudBase takes the guesswork out by giving you real numbers you can use to make better decisions. "That cloud is 4.2 miles away" "I'll lose 1,850 feet getting there" "At my glide ratio, I can make it" Over time, you'll start calibrating your own eyes and building the intuition that experienced pilots have. HOW IT WORKS Set your cloudbase altitude (ask a towpilot or…