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What we look for at Apache Maid (Flagstaff)
Wind direction
SSW (200°) → WSW (250°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
5–15 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.
SW-facing ridge ~1,000 ft above the flats in Coconino NF; ridge soaring and glass-off site. AZHPA guide: preferred wind directions WSW/SW/SSW (ideal ~200-250 deg), min base wind 5 mph, recommended 5-15 mph. Gust differential should be no more than 5 mph in 5 sec; in winds over 10-12 mph there is a real risk of getting plucked before turning. Cross launches more than 45 deg off, or gusty conditions, are dangerous. Hazards: small rocks and bushes that snag lines, and agave plants near the bottom of launch with extremely sharp tips that can puncture wings. Access via I-17 Exit 306 (Stoneman Lake Rd) then FS Rd 83 ~9 mi to Maid Trail. Requirements: current AZHPA + USHPA membership and H3/P2 or higher; P2 must be accompanied by a local P3+ familiar with the site and P2s may not fly mid-day. Glass-off (late afternoon/evening) is a noted use of the site.
Window data compiled from azhpa.org — public site guides and club resources.
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