weather
Automatic weather stations (AWS)
Mystic, Bright
Savhill, Gundowring
Skycams
Conargo
Bureau of Meteorology
AWS
NE Vic
Northern country
Riverina
4 Day Synoptic – surface level
256km radar , tick “weather observations” for AWS info
Satellite
Melbourne temperature trace
Aviation weather
Area forecast, chose 30/32 for Vic, 22 for sNSW
7 Day forecasts
Wangaratta
Deniliquin
Deniliquin Elders
RASP – Vic, sNSW
+0, today
Vic
Thermal updraft velocity and bouyancy sheer ratio
BL average wind
+1, tomorrow
Vic
Thermal updraft velocity and bouyancy sheer ratio
BL average wind
what can we work on?
The ability to launch in a variety of conditions, getting into the air when required.
The conscious decision to be more or less conservative based on observation and situations.
Recognising and acting on the need to alter one’s behavior or course of action to achieve different outcomes or goals.
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
Confidence in your ability to make and execute decisions and in doing so perform well.
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!
The ability to locate, track and climb well in thermals both alone and in a large gaggle
Imminent events
Alpine tow endorsement
Tow endorsement course, also helps PG2 pilots to gain 10 more flights and another site Pilots will have the opportunity to fly Mystic during the clinic
When: Sat October 19 - Sun October 20
Where: Bright, Victoria, Australia