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Current conditions
Where it is
What we look for at Henson Gap
Wind direction
WNW (290°) → NNW (340°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–12 mph
The sweet spot — strong enough to soar, comfortably under the limit.
Ceiling · Paragliding
≤ 19 mph base · gusts ≤ 23
Top of the range for paragliding (any rating) — switch wings up top to compare. Hang gliders hold roughly 10 mph more than paragliders.
Works W/NW(primary)/N. Club states max base wind 12 mph. As winds rise a venturi forms in gap N of the ramp = less lift, more headwind. Prone to rapid changes: gust fronts, storms. Radial ramp (HG) + Burnside grass (PG/HG). PG P3 (P2 w/ briefing). idealSpeedMin est.
Window data compiled from tennesseetreetoppers.org, tennesseetreetoppers.net, soaringroadtrip.com — public site guides and club resources, not our own claim.
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