SAFA Skysailor Magazine

66 SKY SAILOR March-April-May | AUTUMN 2025 on both feet, sustaining a slight sprain of the right ankle. In times of stress, it is important to recognise the signs and concentrate on continuing to aviate and navigate effectively. Slow things down and take the time to fully observe your intended landing area, looking for obstructions and hazards. Look further around at alternatives bearing in mind wind strength and flow direction. Give yourself plenty of altitude and time to make a safe landing. #2058 – HG rock landing, NSW A low hours Supervised HG pilot had launched from the Bombala Street launch in Dudley (NSW). It was not apparent on launch, but the infamous Dudley Bubble inversion was affecting the site. PIC lost lift and made an emergency landing on the rock shelf below launch, during the course of which, they sustained a dis- located elbow. The Dudley Bubble inversion is a highly localised meteorological event. Pilots intending to fly this site must gain a briefing from local pilots. The local clubs are in the process of installing a weather station on-site to better monitor the conditions. For an explanation of this phenomena, see this video made by local pilot Ian Ladyman : https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=OwaFLu5fEL4 #2057 – PG at Carlton Beach, Tas PIC (PG3) was ground-handling on the beach at a flying site, Carlton Beach (Tas). Wind conditions were well and truly in the top-end of the envelope, and PIC was attempting this activity with their full-size wing. PIC was eventually plucked from the ground, blown back behind the dune, dragged through the vegetation and two AIRS Safety Wrap-up