WEEKEND FLYING PROSPECTS: AUGUST 16-17 2008

A high-pressure system in the Bight and a low in the Tasman Sea are jointly responsible for producing a cold SW-S airstream over Victoria that will persist over the next 2-3 days.

Saturday August 16: Expect a cold, mainly cloudy day with scattered showers and a maximum temperature of about 12 deg C. Winds will be SW-S around 10-15 kts. Cloudbase is expected to be about 3000 feet.

Sunday August 17: A cold (12 deg C) partly cloudy day is expected with isolated showers. Winds should be SW-S around 5-10 kts with cloudbase about 3000 feet.

The longer-term outlook indicates potential for Grampians wave towards the middle of next week, probably Wednesday.

Last Tuesday (August 12) produced wave to over 26,500 feet early in the day but cloud and rain associated with a passing cold front restricted access later. Nevertheless, it was a good flying day for GSC members and visitors from Bacchus Marsh.