The first unstable Sunday for a while, and a chance of soaring from a winch launch.
Vivienne & Pete were first away in JW, into a 400-500 ft/min thermal within 20 sec's of release. We climbed in this to a comfortable height, then a few slower climbs, until we got into the wave proper. We were able to run down to Roxburgh at around 90knts+, and a little slower 20km's or so further south in weaker barely marked wave. A southerly wind component allowed a faster return, and up to the edge of airspace over lake Dunstan north of Cromwell.
Link to some pic's of the flight.
https://plus.google.com/photos/106438043627549625814/albums/5921906525784673873
The wave obviously moved somewhat, so that JR was unable to soar for long after three attempts.
It was good to see Brian, for a check flight after a 6 months not flying. He & Jack had a number flights with Doug & solo, managing to extend some with a few circles.
We have cunningly avoided locating the bar key, so converged on Doug and Christine again for a few drinks. Also we watched JR's videos of his recent stint working at Scott Base.
Thanks Doug and Christine, and to Phil for driving the winch.
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