August 19, 2020: “Challenges galore” [DAY 16]

August 19, 2020: “Challenges galore” [DAY 16]

I get up early and check the weather. It was supposed to be flyable but isn’t. A friendly shepherd takes me up to Timmelsjoch. 600 sheep in his care. Cloudbase is below the pass height, it’s cold, and it’s blowing across the pass to the south. 5 hPa pressure gradient,...
AUGUST 15, 2020: Austrian Headwind [DAY 14]

AUGUST 15, 2020: Austrian Headwind [DAY 14]

August 15, 2020: “Austrian Headwind” [DAY 14] Yesterday I called Simon and Pescha, to seek local guidance from guys who know the Oberengadin well. The launch I’m aiming for – Muntischè – will be exposed to the north-westerly pouring over the pass....