Lee Wave New Mexico and Colorado

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Looking at maps it appears, that when conditions are right, a lee
wave might form that would run north and south from Las Vegas New
Mexico to Cheyenne Wyoming. Is this a location where long north south
flights can be made in wave lift? If so, could you reference some
flight logs

Bill Snead

[Bill D]

I think the key words are "in the right conditions". The Rocky
Mountains form a discontinuous ridge line leaving some challenging
terrain to cross where good wave is unlikely. This is particularly
problematic since the height where reliable wave can be found is
usually above 14,000' leaving just a 4,000' band to operate in.
However, if one were to operate in Class A airspace as Gordy does, it
should be possible to gain enough height to cross the rough spots.

On Feb 27, 7:26*pm, " > wrote:
> Looking at maps it appears, that when conditions are right, a *lee
> wave might form that would run north and south from Las Vegas New
> Mexico to Cheyenne Wyoming. *Is this a location where long north south
> flights can be made in wave lift? *If so, could you reference some
> flight logs
>
> Bill Snead

[JS]

Besides the local knowledge you'll receive from NM/CO/WY pilots...
When the conditions appear right, have a look at the HRRR model, Max
Updraft Loop for either Domain: SW or Full.

http://rapidrefresh.noaa.gov/hrrrconus/Welcome.cgi?dsKey=hrrr&domain=t4&run_time=latest

Jim

[Tony[_5_]]

I don't know anything about the wave but I like the way you think
Bill :)