raef mackay <<email>> writes:

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On day five the thunder turned into isolated storms. We checked the weather maps and contacted a few pilots at home. The weather was worsening there and we decided it would be better to stay here then drive into the worsening conditions. I headed straight for the beer. Phil took the scooter for a ride up to Halls Creek. The day was spent playing guitar and reading books.

Day Six was looking better. Heaps of development. Godfrey said it would be ok just head out to the valleys if we get stuck.

We headed up to the west side. A large cell was dropping rain to the north west. I decided to rig up and try for a sunny patch toward Godfrey’s. Just as I hooked in the rain started falling on launch and I was worried I would be stuck. The gust front had started to hit but luckily it wasn’t too strong so I launched easily and flew around the corner.

The ground was fully shaded and there was no obvious points to go to. I hit a little bubble in the back of the hill but it was quite broken so I glided on and landed at Godfrey’s.

Dave packed up on launch and Phil didn’t get his glider out of the bag.

The sky cleared in the afternoon we could have flown again but went to the pub instead. We’ve checked the weather and it is gradually getting worse at Canungra. The paragliding comp has lost a day or two so we are happy to stay another day or so then head off.