On 08-Apr-13 12:03, Mike Borgelt wrote:We flew down there on Saturday morning for a look. Day was canned at briefing because some computer program said so. Not quite, Mike. The predicted (and actual) available soaring window was insufficient to launch and task 53 gliders. A range of computer models were used to provide the information used in making the decision not to task that day. There is (as I know you are aware) a considerable difference between adequate soaring for a few gliders and launching an entire fleet, particularly at the Easter comp where there are usually quite a few inexperienced pilots. Note: I was not involved in the weather forecasting or task setting. Everyone had a good time, nothing got broken and they seem very happy with Goondiwindi as a soaring site. No airspace issues, tasking available in any direction, good spacious airfield kept in excellent condition by the supportive local council, good size town not far from airfield.Indeed it is - and I believe plans are underway along those lines. --
Robert
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