Pulpit April 18th

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XCanytime
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Re: Pulpit April 18th

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When I topped out at 3500' over Saturday at the Pulpit, I encountered some serious CAT. I surmised that it was the thermal splashing up against an inversion layer. I bailed out of the washing machine and headed east. This was around 1PM. This inversion layer may have been related to the wave occurring on Saturday.

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Danny Brotto
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Re: Pulpit April 18th

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Bacil

I didn't quite make it over to the 'burg but I suspect at 3500 MSL you were feeling the effects of the shear; SW lower level wind mixing against strong NW at higher altitude.

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Re: Pulpit April 18th

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Danny,
I was at 5700' MSL (3500' over launch) when I hit the turbulence. At that altitude I was thinking inversion layer, but it could have been the shear you mention. Or rotor under a wave crest as well. All I know is I flew at a moderate speed and let the natural stability of the glider take over, all the while heading downwind.

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Re: Pulpit April 18th

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I'm glad that worked out for everyone. I got here yesterday in one piece.
It's nice! Kansas Sucks!
Crashing here with Spark, Stacey and Colton for a few days.
See ya in a week.
Peace, shawn.
'Spark
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