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47th Australian Multiclass Nationals

Benalla Gld, Australia,   12 January 2009 – 23 January 2009

11am Thu 15 Jan 09

Yesterday, Michael Sommer did manage 1,137 km; back at work today!   The winning speeds for day 2 were fast:Standard:  Tom Gilbert (SZD 55) - 144.2 km/h - 381.5 km15m:  John Buchanan (ASW 27) - 142.9 km/h - 379.0km18m:  Graham Parker (ASG 29) - 158.9 km/h - 406.8kmOpen:  Gerrit Kurstjens (Nimbus 4T) - 137.3 km/h - 343.2km Today, a trough lies to the north-east and a cold front will cross Tasmania. A high pressure system will develop over the Bight.  There is a south-westerly stream with some subsidence, with the temps increasing as the high moves to the east.  There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon with a max temp of 32 degrees.  Lift will be unstable; max height DALR 6,000; ave lift 4 kts max 8 kts with a late start - 1730 hrs.  Visibility will be good but reducing in showers.  Hot temps are forecast from Sat onwards. 

Today is cancelled because of the overcast conditions with low convection.

 
Written on 14 January 2009 at 22:28.

Latest winner

1. Peter Temple 131.30 km/h
2. Matt Gage 124.48 km/h
3. John Nicholls 121.10 km/h
1. John Buchanan 126.11 km/h
2. Peter Trotter 116.88 km/h
3. Ian McCallum 114.63 km/h
1. Graham Parker 128.69 km/h
2. David Jansen 127.30 km/h
3. Lars Zehnder 127.02 km/h
1. Paul Mander/ David McManus 116.37 km/h
2. Mick Webster/ Graham Rock 115.41 km/h
3. Dion Weston 110.14 km/h

Latest task

Task 11, 23 Jan 2009
Task distance: 430.26 km
Updated: 21/05/2015, 06:27
Task 11, 23 Jan 2009
Task distance: 430.26 km
Updated: 21/05/2015, 06:27
Task 11, 23 Jan 2009
Task distance: 451.97 km
Updated: 21/05/2015, 06:27
Task 11, 23 Jan 2009
Task distance: 0.00 km
Updated: 21/05/2015, 06:27