# Cloudbase Project

> Paragliding weather forecast, readings, and live pilot tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Michael Del , Brown.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Michael Del , Brown](https://appshunter.io/developer/1806726000)
- Category: Weather
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 4 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2025-07-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443/reviews.md

## What is Cloudbase Project?

Weather forecast, readings, and live tracking for paragliding pilots.  Features include:
- Current wind readings (with "Favorites" for quick reference)
- Site daily weather and hourly forecasts including winds aloft, thermal strength, and top of lift forecasts by hour
- Site "Flying Potential" forecast summary and details
- "Big picture" weather including TFRs, weather alerts, soaring forecast, weather forecast discussion, Skew-T, winds aloft forecast
- Map of weather station readings (select for history and forecast)
- Map layers for storms (radar) and clouds (satellite infrared)
- Map of live pilot tracking (select track node to get additional flight track details)
- Live weather cameras
- Links to paragliding resources

## Key features

- Current wind readings with favorites
- Daily and hourly site forecasts
- Flying Potential forecast summary
- Big picture weather analysis
- Weather station map with history
- Live pilot tracking map
- Live weather cameras

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-project/id6748700443/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic!

*2025-09-15*

This app compiles 4 or 5 different sources that I regularly check for conditions, and lays all the info out in a really easy-to-use platform. It’s great to have a quick snapshot of so much info for so many sites all in one place

## Frequently asked questions about Cloudbase Project

### What is Cloudbase Project's primary function?

Cloudbase Project is designed to provide paragliding pilots with detailed weather forecasts, live readings, and real-time pilot tracking to enhance flight safety and planning.

### What specific weather data does Cloudbase Project offer for paragliding?

It offers current wind readings, daily and hourly site forecasts including winds aloft and thermal strength, and a 'Flying Potential' summary, crucial for paragliding conditions.

### Can I see other pilots flying with Cloudbase Project?

Yes, the app features a map of live pilot tracking, allowing users to see the location of other pilots and view additional flight track details by selecting a track node.

### Does Cloudbase Project include visual weather data like radar?

Yes, Cloudbase Project includes map layers for storms (radar) and clouds (satellite infrared) to give pilots a comprehensive view of current weather patterns.

### Is Cloudbase Project available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Cloudbase Project is currently supported on iPhones. Information regarding Android compatibility is not specified.

### How often is Cloudbase Project updated?

The app was last updated on August 26, 2025, with version 2.3.1. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

### What is the age rating for Cloudbase Project?

Cloudbase Project has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals interested in aviation weather.

### Does Cloudbase Project have ads?

No, Cloudbase Project does not contain advertisements, as indicated by the 'hasAds' flag being false.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.1 — 2025-08-26

Enhanced forecast to actuals comparison on site detail page (with wind direction comparison and improved visuals).

### 2.3 — 2025-08-22

On the site detail page, added comparison between forecasted and actual wind readings for the past 6 hours.  This shows how accurate the recent wind forecast has been, and help determine whether the wind model will be accurate for the next few hours.

Also various other fixes.

### 2.2 — 2025-08-20

This release replaces the Cloudbase Utah app and contains these new features:
 - New Flying Potential page summarizing forecasted conditions by site.
 - Ability to re-name and re-order favorite sites/stations.
 - Added support for multiple regions (click Cloudbase title at top of app to change region).
 - Added Colorado (including RMHPA Holfuy and Ecowitt stations - Thanks Monte!)
 - Added Wyoming.
 - Added NW Montana (thanks Burket!).
 - Added Utah for kiting (snowkiting / kitesurfing).
 - Added sub-regions for weather info (where available).
 - Moved Links and Custom FlySkyHy Data  (click Cloudbase title at top of app).
 - Added link to Telegram group to discuss this app (click Cloudbase title at top of app).
 - Separated pilot track segments in the same day.
 - Bug fixes (including Winds Aloft bug that Hildegard reported).

### 2.1.3 — 2025-08-18

This release replaces the Cloudbase Utah app and contains these new features:
 - New Flying Potential page summarizing forecasted conditions by site.
 - Ability to re-name and re-order favorite sites/stations.
 - Added support for multiple regions (click Cloudbase title at top of app to change region).
 - Added Colorado (including RMHPA Holfuy and Ecowitt stations - Thanks Monte!)
 - Added Wyoming.
 - Added NW Montana (thanks Burket!).
 - Added sub-regions for weather info (where available).
 - Moved Links and Custom FlySkyHy Data  (click Cloudbase title at top of app).
 - Added link to Telegram group to discuss this app (click Cloudbase title at top of app).
 - Separated pilot track segments in the same day.
 - Bug fixes (including Winds Aloft bug that Hildegard reported).

### 2.1.2 — 2025-08-17

This release replaces the Cloudbase Utah app and contains these new features:
 - New Flying Potential page summarizing forecasted conditions by site.
 - Ability to re-name and re-order favorite sites/stations.
 - Added support for multiple regions (click Cloudbase title at top of app to change region).
 - Added Colorado (including RMHPA Holfuy and Ecowitt stations - Thanks Monte!).
 - Added sub-regions for weather info (where available).
 - Moved Links and Custom FlySkyHy Data  (click Cloudbase title at top of app).
 - Added link to Telegram group to discuss this app (click Cloudbase title at top of app).
 - Separated pilot track segments in the same day and reduced network calls updating pilot tracks.
 - Bug fixes (including Winds Aloft bug that Hildegard reported).

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## More apps by Michael Del , Brown

- [Cloudbase Utah](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cloudbase-utah/id6744259634)

All apps by Michael Del , Brown: https://appshunter.io/developer/1806726000

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