Hi Product Hunt community! 👋The idea for aerost.art came to me while analyzing wind forecast maps. I started wondering: "Where would the wind take me if I launched a hot air balloon right here, right now?"To answer that, I built this web-based simulator. It pulls real-time surface wind vectors so you can launch from any coordinate on Earth and watch the landscape drift below via satellite imagery.What you can explore right now:Virtual Flight: Launch from your backyard and see where today's weather takes you.The Fiesta Game: A multiplayer mode where you can change altitudes to catch different wind currents and race others.Jules Verne Live Run: In the "Live" section, an autonomous balloon is currently tracking across Africa, replicating the exact route from "Five Weeks in a Balloon".I operate on a strictly $0 budget and can only dedicate 3 hours per week to this passion project. It's fully functional but still needs some polish.I would absolutely love to hear your honest feedback:How does the UI/UX and map loading performance feel on your devices?What features should I add to the "Fiesta" racing game to make it more engaging?Thank you so much for checking it out! Let's chat in the comments! 🎈

aerost.art

Real-time hot air balloon simulator driven by live winds

Real-time hot air balloon simulator driven by live winds