Specimen Sheet · Vital Statistics
Field chart.
§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Owens valley site
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 Garlock. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
China Lake , CA, US
13:43 UTC
33 km from site
Wind
SSW 210°
6 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
SSW 210° · 6 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 33 km from Garlock. 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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