Article: Glider pilots set to soar to new heights near Canberra due to weather phenomenon

[Kaywoman68]

Glider pilots across the Canberra region are preparing for their busiest time of year with the arrival of a weather phenomenon which allows them to reach enormous heights.

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/mountain-wave-mean-glider-pilots-soar-to-new-heights-in-canberra/6579512][/url]

 

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-06-29/mountain-wave-mean-glider-pilots-soar-to-new-heights-in-canberra/6579512

 

 

[Captain]

A nice promotional article for the group over there, however this is really nothing ground breaking as that wave has been soared for years when the westerlies kick in and conditions are right.

 

 

[Birdseye]

I'm waiting for a report on how the conditions were and how many record flights were made. Its always good to hear more about flying activities.

 

 

[Captain]

Birdsy,

 

 

 

I've been up in the Snowy Mountains for a few days and have not seen any lenticulars, so it looks to me like it may be a little too early. The strong westerlies usually come through about August.

 

 

[Birdseye]

I did wonder.....