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Old February 17th 14, 08:32 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
Kevin Christner
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Default Gordon Boettger Downwind Wave Record Attempt - Mon 02/17/2014

On Monday, February 17, 2014 2:50:13 PM UTC-5, JS wrote:
It'll be slower going without confidence the wave is working ahead.

Currently working the Rubys, S of Secret Pass at 18.

In that area you're low below about 12, even on thermal days. The nearest airport Wells Harriet is at 5770'.

Jim


Climb up to 27k just west of Salt Lake. With a ~75kt tailwind that should give him a gliding range of 350mi+ added to about 250 done so far.