The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
6–15 mph
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.
Desert-side thermal/soaring launch near Wrightwood (~4,777 ft launch, ~3,091 ft LZ) in the Crestline region. Works best in NW to NE winds. This is NOT a CSS-managed site - get an in-person briefing from a local pilot before flying. Intermediate P3/H3 minimum; access needs a decent-clearance 2WD SUV/truck. High-desert thermals get strong and can overdevelop in the afternoon, so favor mid-morning to early afternoon; watch for lee rotor if wind backs to the S/SE.
Window data compiled from crestlinesoaring.org, public site guides and club resources.
Ord is a paragliding and hang gliding site in California. The launch faces north at 4,754 feet and works best in NW to NE wind of about 6 to 15 mph. There are 10 more Wonderwind sites within 50 miles, and the closest is Crestline (San Bernardino), 14 miles away. Read the site guide on crestlinesoaring.org for rules and access before you fly.
Conditions are an automated estimate from public forecast models, not a go/no-go call.
Always check the sky, talk to locals, and fly within your rating. You are responsible for your own safety.
