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📍 Arkansas , Logan County · Nearest city: Paris (16 km)
18 XC score / 100 · takeoff at 2450 m · 📍 View on map
Coordinates and external links
35.16310, -93.64200Forecast next days
Updated: 2026-04-21 02:23 UTC · Source: Open-Meteo · Thermal window 10:00–18:00 local time
Marginal conditions, cloud base ~1251 m, wind 24 km/h.
base ~1251m · wind 24 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~643 m, wind 16 km/h.
base ~643m · wind 16 km/hFlyable day, decent conditions, cloud base ~838 m, wind 20 km/h, beware of thunderstorms (high CAPE)!.
base ~838m · wind 20 km/hComposite flyability score (CAPE + LI + wind + precip + low clouds). Cross-check with local pilots before flying.
🌬 Daily wind (next days)
Daily summary (10m wind). Full hour × altitude chart is being added progressively.
Takeoff orientations
Green = good orientation · Yellow = possible · Gray = not suitable
Why this site has thermal potential
| Factor | Value | Interpretation |
|---|---|---|
| Hotspot density (5 km) | 0 | Low |
| Avg thermal probability | 0.00 | Based on thousands of aggregated IGC flights |
| Solar orientation | 0.45 | Slope faces south in northern hemisphere |
| Own flight history | 0.00 | Thermals detected in platform IGC tracks |
Takeoff description
Cliff
Rules and notes
Must register with state park, sign waivers, before launching. Visitors must have USHPA certified instructor and/or observer present to provide orientation/analysis. Www.RVPPG.com Www.Buffalomountainflyers.org
Pilot comments
Caution: Requires greater than glide to reach a landing area.
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