Archive for June 21st, 2017

 

Penelope´s Final Glide. Illustration

June 21st, 2017 - Posted by Steve Ham

This was originally a commission from Dave Snowden, organising the Bright (Australia) PWC for  2019.  Also used in the latest Cross Country Magazine for the back page SkyJunkie piece.  The idea was to show the ¨charge¨ of the lead gaggle in the final glide.  In this case the male frenzy balanced by an agile and […]

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Cimbs to c 3500m. variable winds

June 21st, 2017 - Posted by Steve Ham

A complex wind day making a determined XC direction difficult.  No defined convergence streets.  Definitely a day for out and returns towards Barco or the Pass.  If we get towards Guijuelo, we may find an option to continue to the NNW.    

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60 km for Ralph

June 21st, 2017 - Posted by Steve Ham

Although there were large build ups of  towering cumulus to the south (cancelling the day at the Nationals in Pedro Bernardo), our region seemed to be fine till some Cbs later in the afternoon around 6 to 7pm.  Quite rough conditions and climbs to over 3000m.  Ralph stayed with it and made the best of […]

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