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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
South-West/West High desert Epic Vistas
Has 2 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 Herd Peak. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Montague/Siskiyou Cnty, CA, US
13:40 UTC
26 km from site
Wind
NW 310°
11 kt
Ceiling
OVC 0 ft
10+ sm vis
NW 310° · 11 kt · 13:40 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 26 km from Herd Peak. 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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