Ord

• Wind directionNW (315°) → NE (45°)
• Ideal speed6–15 mph
• Upper limits≤ 18 mph base · gusts ≤ 22

Ord launch (4,777' MSL, LZ 3,091') is on the desert/north side near Wrightwood, CA, in the Crestline Soaring Society region. The CSS site guide states the launch is NW/NE oriented and "works best in NW to NE winds" — so the ideal arc spans NW (315) through N to NE (45). The paraglidingEarth orientation hint adds W (270) as a usable octant, treated here as the marginal/cross edge (along with stretching slightly past NE toward 70). Wind speed and gust figures are NOT specified by the club and are inferred from typical intermediate-rated SoCal thermal/soaring sites; verify against current conditions. Rating: Intermediate P3/H3 minimum. IMPORTANT: Ord is NOT a CSS-managed site — it is not maintained or endorsed by CSS, and an in-person site briefing from a local pilot is required before flying. Access via 2WD SUV/truck with good clearance. This is a high-desert site, so expect strong midday thermals and potential overdevelopment/high winds in the afternoon; classic thermal sites here favor mid-morning to early-afternoon launches before conditions get too strong. Watch for lee-side rotor if winds back to the S/SE behind the ridge.