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Submitted by Bill Nikolai on Sun, 2009-07-19 15:32.
Date w/launch time:
Jul 18 2009 - 6:45pm
Wind Direction at Launch:
W
Wind Speed at Launch (km):
5km/h
Duration (total minutes only):
70min
Max Altitude (asl):
1480m
Wind Direction at landing:
W
Wind Speed at Landing (km/h):
5km/h
Notes:
Quite cross from W at T/O. Launched into straight cycle but soon was moving downhill fast, owing to the prevailing west conditions. Also found the glider pulled suddenly to the right - had to actively straighten out. Eventually found good lift and crossed. Lots of lift over the hump west of the lodge, but very punchy. Air in front of the lodge was smooth and very buoyant - lift everywhere!
Fellow Pilots flying that day:
Nicole
Submitted by Bill Nikolai on Sun, 2009-07-19 15:32.
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