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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Although Big Black is in the Cleveland National Forest, it is a highly sensitive site. After years of working with the Palomar Ranger District we feel very fortunate to have regained access and to fly there via a Special Use Permit.
Small cutout between trees: Being nested in pines, launch can be tricky for paraglliders, but ok for hang gliders.
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 0 @ 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 EnvelopeN · 000° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Big Black. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Ramona Arpt, CA, US
13:43 UTC
16 km from site
Wind
Calm
0 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
Calm · 0 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 16 km from Big Black. 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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