Originally Posted by
BronteExperimental
I was airborne traveling south coastal to Vic at 8k when the airport was closed. Only found out what happened when I landed.
Worst day of flying for me in a long time. Sev turb and sev mtn wave sigmets. 55kts+ of westerly.
whole flight at Va and plenty of +\- 1500 fpm up and down drafts.
I can imagine that the turb below the escarpment there today would have been significant.
My thoughts as well. Flying in and out of Canberra this morning. Nasty rotors abeam Mt Madura, and lots of significant turbulence below 8000. Thought of the conditions at SHL. Obviously we’ll have to wait for the report. Very sad day.