PG XC Lee Side Low Deflation Injury Summer 2019

A highly experienced pilot who was very familiar with the area suffered a low deflation in a lee side area while thermalling. He suffered a back injury but is making a full recovery. We are reminded that it is possible to do things like thermalling in the lee - ongoing for years and years - without event but it doesn't mean that it is a good idea and that it won't ever be a problem. If it seems dodgy it is dodgy.