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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Open desert flying called the Ant Hill
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 320 @ 0 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeNW · 320° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Bakersfield. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Bakersfield/Meadows Arpt, CA, US
13:43 UTC
15 km from site
Wind
SE 130°
5 kt
Ceiling
Clear
9 sm vis
SE 130° · 5 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 15 km from Bakersfield. Mountain conditions may differ — this is a clue, not a forecast. Adjust sim time on site until conditions feel right.
§ 07 · Location · Field CoordinatesWGS-84
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