Nappanee

• Wind directionN (0°) → N (359°)
• Ideal speed3–12 mph
• Upper limits≤ 15 mph base · gusts ≤ 18

Flatland WINCH/TOW site, not a ridge or mountain launch. ParaglidingEarth (site 11414) describes it as "gravel road north/south and east/west 2 miles long," tagged for paragliding, hang gliding, thermals, soaring, flatland and winch — all eight octants flagged. Because launching is by scooter/winch/platform tow along two perpendicular 2-mile straight gravel roads, the site effectively works in ANY wind direction: you simply tow into the prevailing wind along whichever road (N/S or E/W) is best aligned, which is why the full 360-degree arc is "ideal." There is no terrain to give ridge lift or rotor, so the limiting factors are tow-specific rather than directional. Want steady, smooth wind: roughly 3-12 mph is comfortable for towing; light/nil wind is workable for experienced tow pilots. Avoid strong or gusty conditions — gust spread is the real hazard for tow launches (line tension surges, lockout risk); keep base wind under ~15 mph and gusts under ~18 mph, and abort if winds become gusty or shift across the tow line. Best in morning or evening when surface winds are light and laminar; mid-day summer thermals can make towing rough and trigger strong cycles. Crosswind to the road in use is the main directional concern — pick the road that keeps wind near straight-down-the-line. Access/rating: tow operation requiring tow/winch equipment, a tow operator, and appropriate tow ratings/sign-off; not a casual foot-launch site. Treat speed/gust numbers as inferred from standard flatland winch-tow practice — ParaglidingEarth gives orientation and site type but no explicit numeric wind limits.