Another NOT brilliant XC day.
Today once again we have strong inversions and little probability of climbs over 2400m. Also we will have increased winds strength from the NE by early afternoon. This is a quite typical scenario with cool NE airflow and a reasonable stable airmass. It can be unusual in that the winds at take off on the mountain are lighter than in the valley. Have a look at this video I made some years back for a rough explanation . https://vimeo.com/64294975.
TANDEM CHAMPIONSHIP
There will be a number of tandem pilots competing today at PN. Lets be sure to not get in their way an obey there turn direction and try to be clear of launch before their start window. If the wind is E we may even start at the PN rock where we were yesterday (this is actually better with an E flow). With todays conditions they will be able to do little more than the flight to Barco that I am also contemplating. However, I will be contemplating it earlier than them as I do not want to be in the air when the NE comes in strong!