North America · Pennsylvania, USA

Hyner View

Ridge SoaringThermalFoot LaunchCross Country

v1.0 · BETA

About

Located in the beautiful mountains of scenic Pennsylvania, Hyner View has been home to foot-launched flying for both hang gliders and paragliders since 1975. With a spectacular view from the top wall, pilots and spectators can take in all that the area has to offer with just a short drive up the mountain. Come see us fly when the wind is from the SW to NW at less than 10 mph.\r\n

Launch Points (1)

Ramp Launch

Foot LaunchRamp
Alt: 593 m / 1,946 ftHdg: 253° WSWSurface: SHORT GRASS

Conditions can be turbulent in winds above 10 mph for the slope launch. Ramp launch requires at least 5 mph wind. Slope is steep for most P2s; \r\nH2 should have multiple flights into a larger LZ before flying Hyner.

Ramp Launch

Landing Zones (1)

LZ

Alt: 195 m / 638 ftHdg: 0° N

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Flying Conditions

Has 1 different launch points. The best wind direction is 270 @ 10 knts but many sites can be flown from multiple directions, so check before you fly. You can expect to find: thermal conditions ridge soaring conditions cross country potential , all dependent on current weather conditions.

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Location

Latitude
41.326236
Longitude
-77.624385
Altitude
593 m / 1,946 ft
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time

Conditions

Min Hang Rating
H2
Best Wind Dir
W (270°)
Best Wind Speed
10–20 kt
Weather Station
Wellsboro Johnston Airport

Chase the Wind

Real-time METAR data helps you find a good conditions window and set your MSFS world clock to match.

Nearby stations are not currently reporting to the aviation weather network.