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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
It is a VERY long glide to the main LZ - you must gain altitude, or you won't make it over some hills out in front. It is extremely difficult to get back to the road from there.
So land on the big open BAIL OUT LZ below and in front of launch.
Watch how and where locals lay their wings out, and choose which spot seems to suite you best to launch.
Launch there can be very dangerous, it is a sheer rock face similar to Tollhouse.
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°
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Nearest weather station to Springville - Slick Rock. Select any row to see which launches are in wind, then set your MSFS world clock to that UTC time.
Porterville Muni, CA, US
13:43 UTC
35 km from site
Wind
SSW 200°
5 kt
Ceiling
Clear
9 sm vis
SSW 200° · 5 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 35 km from Springville - Slick Rock. 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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