Features

The Epic Clouds have a number of properties that are hidden in the numerical data and so are not necessarily evident at first glance. Here are some of those features.

The Naming Convention

Each name is preceded with the cloud cover and temperature to make it easier to find what you are looking for. The cloud cover is in 1/8th units called Oktas, followed by a text description of a temperature category. For example 25% cloud cover could be:

  • “FEC 2’8 Warm – Layered Clouds” or
  • “FEC 2’8 Cold – Cumulus”

The temperature ranges are defined in the Epic Clouds Guide here.

Interdependent Weather Properties

The values selected for

  • cloud cover
  • temperature
  • pressure
  • snow
  • wind speed

are all selected within realistic limits relative to each other to make a cohesive whole. Whilst the clouds are sculpted for beauty, the realism is strictly adhered to.

Special Environments

Persistent Rain

Special environments that are included that support particular objectives:

Its worth looking at the context of those you are most interested in to set your expectations.

Thermals for Gliders

Winds Aloft

All of the cloud presets also contain ‘winds aloft’ streams with varying speed and direction to help and hinder your high altitude flights. Learn about Winds Aloft here.

Winds Aloft and Jet Streams