Paragliding Mount Nebo Northeast launch Dardanelle, ARK

Mount Nebo, USA Elevation: 517 meters, with a height difference of approximately 400 meters. This site is regularly used and offers good cross-country (XC) flying potential. Be cautious not to confuse this location with other 'Mt Nebo' sites in the US. Flights: Region: USA Site record: 129.0 km More details: [Mount Nebo Site Information](http://ouachitahanggliding.com/Sites/Nebo/nebo.html) Launch Zones: - Magenta: Launch - Blue: Glider setup - Yellow: Parking Club Information: [Buffalo Mountain Flyers](https://buffalomountainflyers.org/siteinfo/nebo/nebo.htm) Pilot Requirements: Paraglider: Minimum rating P3 Hang Glider: Minimum rating H3 Recommended Wind Limits (mph): - Minimum: 3 - Ideal: 6 (PG), 7 (HG) - Maximum: 18 (PG), 20 (HG) - Gust: 5 Ideal Wind Direction: 85-95 degrees Acceptable Wind Direction: 80-105 degrees Launch Altitude: 1,740 ft Landing Zone (LZ) Altitude: 517 ft Launch to LZ Distance: 1.5 miles Glide Ratio to LZ: 6.5 All pilots must read additional requirements for Arkansas sites. East Launch: The East launch is an east-facing slope located at the Park's Sunrise Point. Below the bluff line, there is a significant rock hazard that must be cleared immediately after launching. Pilots should launch with sufficient wind velocity and use an accelerated launch technique to clear this obstacle. This site is primarily a thermal flying site with opportunities for ridge soaring in predominantly east winds. Tandem pilots may only fly when the wind velocity is sufficient to allow launching before reaching the bluff line. The primary landing zone is the East LZ. The Race Track LZ should be used as a bail-out option if pilots cannot reach the East landing field. The Vernon LZ should only be used in emergencies. Paragliders should be prepared to experience severe sink between launch and the LZ. South Launch (Hang Gliders Only): The South launch is a south-facing slope at the edge of a bluff located at the park's Sunrise Point. To reach the landing fields, pilots must turn to the east immediately after launch unless ridge soaring. This site is primarily a thermal flying site with opportunities for ridge soaring in predominantly south winds. Tandem pilots may only fly when the wind velocity is sufficient to allow launching before reaching the bluff line. The primary landing zone is the East LZ. Alternate landing fields include Race Track LZ, Florida LZ, or, in case of an emergency, Vernon LZ. Paragliding is not approved at the South launch without instructor permission. Takeoff: Located in Mount Nebo State Park, there are three launches: South facing, East facing, and North/East facing. The NE launch is a roll-off. For more information, visit [Mount Nebo Site Information](http://www.ouachitahanggliding.com/Sites/Nebo/nebo.html).