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§ 02 · Flying Conditions · Field NotesUpdated 2026·03·21
Recently expanded launch area along forest road at top of clearcut/burn area. Requires flat slope launch skills.
See http://rvhpa.org/site-guide/whaleback/
Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 0 @ 0 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly.
You can expect to find: thermal conditions , all dependent on current weather conditions.
§ 03 · Wind Window · Best Operating EnvelopeN · 000° ±0°
Chase the Wind
Nearest weather station to Whaleback Mtn.. 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
13:43 UTC
37 km from site
Wind
Calm
0 kt
Ceiling
Clear
10+ sm vis
Calm · 0 kt · 13:43 UTC
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Jan 21
Weather at , 37 km from Whaleback Mtn.. 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
§ 09 · Recent Flights · Log Book
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