Sunday, 16 March 2008

WEATHERBLOGGER MONDAY 17th and 18th - UPDATE


TRAINING


O.K. for training and circuit planning/ currency practise - Learn how to deal with crosswind takeoffs and landings






CLOUDY


SYNOPSIS


Fears about damp North sea air are justified, likely to be cloudy with only 'some' sunshine and low cloudbase, weak thermals if lucky to 2500ft. The best of the weather restricted to the far South West and Wales.







AEROBATTERS

Limited opportunity for high tows and slightly stronger winds than at first thought, although quite manageable at around 12kts/2000ft Northerly - check 214 / 215s on the day


MOTOR GLIDERS

A couple of good days in prospect for 'check' rides and field landing practise. The Northerly wind will probably mean the 02 -20 runway. No excuses for not being current in field selection or being up to speed in map reading - NOTE - 300k lads (Peter)


PROTASK - Downgraded due to extensive cloud cover and very weak thermals - Best hope is for it to be better than forecast
No Task


OUTLOOK

Some improvement so 'may' get back to a '2+' day rating for Tuesday and possibly Wednesday


Next update THURSDAY and FRIDAY in time for the Bank Holiday weekend - fingers crossed

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