Hi,
Unicorn and myself wanted to fly to Aviators Paradise early this mornig. Got up dutifully at four this morning and checked the weather. The Irene weather balloon at 02H00 local gave the winds at 5300' southerly, 18 kts, and at 5900' 25 kts. I decided to call off the flight, and climb back into bed. Besides battling a serious headwind on the way back, my main concern was the potential of rotors over the Magalies Berg.
Now to the A P experts: How does a southerly wind affect A P? Would it be safe to cross the Magalies in these conditions at 7500'?
Regards,
Arnulf
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Re: Aviators Paradise
Better come fly more south of JHB, not a breath of wind here this morning.Arnulf wrote:02H00 local gave the winds at 5300' southerly, 18 kts, and at 5900' 25 kts.
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Was beeeg wind at Harties whole day. I have crossed it (in blik) at low level with 25kt southrly. Was . 7500 should be fine. (I was just hopping over the ridge for fuel at Brits and should possibly have gone higher than I did)...
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8600 in in the TMA and there is PLENTY traffic from FALA at that height in and out. Be careful out there
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I was with Big D on one occassion at that alt...I spoke with a CAA rep who does radio licenses he reckons in the interests of your safety - nothing wrong with climbing into TMA to cross over. BUT he also showed me that the biggies' route going to FAJS come over the ridge there too It's the PINEDENE corridor equiv.RV4ker wrote: 8600 in in the TMA and there is PLENTY traffic from FALA at that height in and out. Be careful out there
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Yip agreed, just be aware that you are in the TMA and possibly consider telling them that you need to pop into their space for a second or 2. Meeting a jet or TP or even just the jet stream will ruin your day...
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I have never done it in a trike, but usually 7500 is plenty...
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I have never done it in a trike, but usually 7500 is plenty...
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