Alpine Thermalling and XC
Thermalling is not a black art, it’s kind of grey with some white edges
Inland thermalling can be intimidating, the air can be rough compared to the silkiness of the coast, you have a higher work rate and an increased stress level. You also have the opportunity to climb way above the ridge, to cloudbase and then move onto those first amazing cross country flights
Cross Country is the reward for figuring out thermalling, carrot and stick
We check out some of the closer potential landing areas as well as potential thermal sources around launch. We talk thru the theory and concept of thermals and climbing, understanding the medium is a powerful step towards handling the pressures of flying with them
A typical day consists of morning discussion, early afternoon flying and retrieve. Perhaps a second flight later in the afternoon and an evening debrief and review
Some of the skills and topics discussed include:
- Preparation
- Equipment
- When to launch to find that first thermal
- Climbing and finding the core
- Gaggles
- When to leave and where to go
- SMART goals
Costs
The cost of the course is divide between the pilots on the course, we have a limit of 3
The course cost for the group is $400 daily if the group provide transport and driver or $600 daily with full retrieve and transport
FAQ
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Clinic calendar
If you cannot see a date that suits you or there is a clinic scheduled and you are not sure if you are suitable for it then don’t be shy, contact us to talk it thru
PG2 to PG3 development course
An intensive 2 days to take you towards your PG3
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
Alpine tow endorsement
A tow endorsement clinic from Bright
There will be time to get to Mystic for some Alpine flying during the clinic
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
Bookings
Bookings
To book please check the dates of your event then contact us via the Enquiries page.
Be sure to let us know the dates you are interested in
We will then follow up with you to be sure we have you on the right event
If you have any questions call on +61 (0)417 530972 or skype to brianmwebb
Payments
Payments can be made by bank transfer or PayPal
Bank transfer
Bendigo Bank: BSB 633 000
Account name: XCkms
Account number: 122842537
PayPal
Regret this bears a 2% addition to cover administration costs
Please pay to webbie@XCkms.com
Why us
Why clinic with XCkms
- Expert guides with demonstrable experience
- Extensive local knowledge of sites and meteorology
- Tandem instruction where appropriate
- Comfortable 4WD vehicles with GPS, tablet, SMS and SPOT facilities
- Dedicated retrieve drivers
- Briefing facilities including whiteboard, big screen video replay, tracklog projection and WiFi
what can we work on?
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 conscious decision to be more or less conservative based on observation and situations.
Confidence in your ability to make and execute decisions and in doing so perform well.
The ability to launch in a variety of conditions, getting into the air when required.
The ability to locate, track and climb well in thermals both alone and in a large gaggle
