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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Forest road to a steep launch in the Lews and Clark National forest
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 280.8 @ 10 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 · 281° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Hogback Mountain. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Helena Rgnl, MT, US
13:43 UTC
32 km from site
Wind
Calm
0 kt
Ceiling
OVC 0 ft
10+ sm vis
Calm · 0 kt · 13:43 UTC
Select a time to check launches
Jan 21
Weather at , 32 km from Hogback Mountain. 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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