Thermal Overlay by KK7

Layer KK7 thermal hotspots over your route to understand convection strength and plan efficient climbs.

Thermal overlay from KK7 rendered on the map

Overlay KK7 thermals and thermal map data directly onto your 3D flight view. This integration brings crowd-sourced thermal hotspot intelligence into your planning and analysis workflow, helping you understand where thermals typically develop and how to connect them efficiently.

What you get

  • KK7 thermals overlay with hotspot intensity and average climb rate data.
  • Thermal map layer showing historical convection patterns over your flying area.
  • Adjustable transparency and zoom to blend thermal data with terrain and tracks.
  • Seasonal and time-of-day filtering to match the thermal map to your conditions.
  • Integration with route planning to design lines that connect the strongest thermals.

Why it matters for you

  • Lets you plan routes using proven KK7 thermals rather than guesswork.
  • Reveals thermal map patterns that take years to learn by experience alone.
  • Improves XC distance by helping you anticipate and connect thermal sources.

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