Petersburg Pass
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Location
What we look for at Petersburg Pass
Wind direction
W (280°) → NNW (340°)
The wind must blow from within this arc. Direction is the same for both wings.
Ideal speed
8–15 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.
Petersburg Pass is a Taconic-ridge site on NY Route 2 near the NY/MA border, a well-known regional ridge-soaring spot (the pass is around 2,200 ft with the crest above 2,600). The N-S ridge works best on winds from the western half of the compass, roughly WNW-NW, at about 8-15 mph; treat ~20 mph as the ceiling. NW flow here is often post-frontal, gusty, and rotor-prone in the lee of higher terrain, so it's best in stable morning air. No current club site guide with hard numbers was found, so verify rating, access, and the exact launch with local Capital-region pilots before flying.
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