On 4/17/2015 10:30 AM, son_of_flubber wrote:
On Friday, April 17, 2015 at 10:49:38 AM UTC-4, Bob Whelan wrote:

IMC is serious stuff...with or without the proper instrumentation and
training.

IMC is just part of the picture.

1.I'm starting to think that IMC training, currency, and installed
instrumentation is a necessary, but not sufficient condition for me to fly
in wave (especially wet wave).

But there're other factors:

2.Ability to recover from upset induced by turbulence and/or IMC
disorientation. (aka Upset Recovery Training)

3.A glider that is less likely to shed it's wings with the spoilers open
and a negative load factor.

4.Readiness to bail out and acceptance of the increased probability of a
bail-out in cold, high altitude and turbulent air. Training and confidence
in parachuting ability.

5.Ability and instrumentation to descend through IMC without colliding with
terrain.

6.Preparedness and willingness to land out well downwind of the departure
airport and possibly land in the trees.

All of these factors are relevant in non-wave soaring as well, but the
probabilities are less favorable in wave.

No pun intended - "Spot on!"

Bob W.