SkyCam – Conargo
what can we work on?
Recognising and acting on the need to alter one’s behavior or course of action to achieve different outcomes or goals.
Brian, Barb, Phil and Chris,Thanks very much for the course this weekend. Your advice, support and skill has lead to what I hope is a big step in my progression and something that with hindsight, I had underestimated the importance of.I’ve been reviewing my footage, and on the last tow I managed 10 stalls and two spins at the top of the box.I went from sloppy, physically demanding, all over the shop, stalls, to clean entries and exits that involved little or no ‘sorting out’ (aka; twisted reverse spirals).Probably most importantly, I’ve developed a new level of respect for my wing and harness, that I think will make me safer into the future.Forecast tomorrow looks excellent!
Minimising the impact of stress or anxiety to reduce distraction
Recognising when the current decision process could introduce life threatening consequences
Confidence in your ability to make and execute decisions and in doing so perform well.
Good understanding of thermal production and locations, wind layers and flows, convergence and air-masses. Choosing the good option and flying in the right direction
The ability to launch in a variety of conditions, getting into the air when required.
Correct use of available technology to enhance performance.
Performance risk management, tactical risk versus reward
The conscious decision to be more or less conservative based on observation and situations.
The ability to locate, track and climb well in thermals both alone and in a large gaggle
Correct setup and operation of glider and harness to maximize the equipments’ potential
Imminent events
Aussie XC Safari
A XC trip based around SE Australia, Victoria and NSW.
Depending on the weather we can fly Bright, Corryong, Conargo (towing) and Manilla.
The philosophy is to fly XC where ever conditions are best
When: Mon January 18 - Sun January 24
Alpine Thermalling and XC, 3 day
An introduction to thermalling and initial XC around the Bright mountains and valleys
When: Sat January 23 - Sun January 24
Where: Bright, Victoria, Australia
Bright Open
XC competition centred around the Alpine mountains and valleys of Bright
When: Sat January 30 - Fri February 5
Where: Bright, Victoria, Australia
Alpine Thermalling and XC
An introduction to thermalling and initial XC around the Bright mountains and valleys
When: Sat February 6 - Sun February 7
Where: Bright, Victoria, Australia
Corryong Open
An XC competition around the foothills of Mt Kosciuszko
When: Sun February 7 - Sat February 13