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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Do Not Launch From The Highway Pullout, Please! The new site was developed in cooperation with the Oregon State Highways and BLM to provide a safe launch area that would not cause traffic safety problems. The new launch pad is out on a point with access to winds from the SW through NW.
The old guide for launch points from the highway pullouts coming up the grade noted: "Assisted wire cliff launches, in turbulence, with an experienced wire crew are the norm, especially for the highest launch turnout before 140 goes over the top at the Langslet Mounument Rest Area.
(This is the pullout mentioned in the the route directions above.)
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 270 @ 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 cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeW · 270° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Doherty Slide. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Lakeview/Lake Cnty, OR, US
13:43 UTC
77 km from site
Wind
Calm
0 kt
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OVC 0 ft
10+ sm vis
Calm · 0 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 77 km from Doherty Slide. 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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