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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Just a random set of ridges out in the middle of the the Mojavi desert. The Mojave Desert, together with the Sonoran, Chihuahuan, and Great Basin deserts, form a larger North American Desert. Of these, the Mojave is the smallest and driest. It displays typical basin and range topography, generally having a pattern of a series of parallel mountain ranges and valleys. It is also the site of Death Valley, which is the lowest elevation in North America. The Mojave Desert is often colloquially called the "high desert", as most of it lies between 2,000 and 4,000 feet (610 and 1,220 m). It supports a diversity of flora and fauna.
Has 2 different launch points. The best wind direction is 259.5 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeW · 260° ±0°
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Nearest weather station to Sand Springs Mesa. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Winslow/Lindberg Rgnl, AZ, US
13:43 UTC
80 km from site
Wind
SE 140°
3 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
SE 140° · 3 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 80 km from Sand Springs Mesa. 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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