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tountinna gazzette 2014

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gerryb:
hi all,

summer gliding season 2014 has started on tountinna.  we meet every wednesday afternoon into evening until end of august or maybe early september if the weather is fine.

tountinna is near ballina/killaloe overlooking the shores of lough derg and is worth the trip for the view alone.

we fly all sorts of gliders including scale, aerobatic, 2 and 3 -channel floaters, even electric if the wind doesn't oblige.

anyone in the area who wants to fly with us is more than welcome to come and join us.

you can contact me here or my e-mail address is gerryb2003@gmail.com.

a few photos of recent flying.......


ok, only one flying photo. i promise more next time!  maybe even combat keith

regards, gb

Fred:
And to add, a great bunch of guys! :clap:
Stunning view, easy access and you can pretty much fly anything!

And if you are not convinced yet, a few photos of one of last year's Wednesday evening flying session:

http://www.gliderireland.net/index.php/galleries/tountinna-2013-glide-in

As a reminder, the Shannon Glide in will take place on the 14th of June!

gerryb:
a few photos from last night's gathering.

light wnw winds meant we were scratching for lift and made for some challenging flying. a beautiful evening enjoyed by all.
dave about to launch his fledgeling, wally, mike and george

mike's phoenix on a low pass

wally's bird of time against the blue sky.......beautiful!

launching my own fiesta, and no i didn't stand on the fledgling!!!

fiesta on a pass with brakes extended

fledgling passing from the left

fiesta heading out on another soar
more next time

gerryb:
some more photos from T T, including the shannon mfc glide-in held on sat 14th june..........
is it a crow, is it a vulture..........?
no, it's kieran's great bald eagle, very realistic at height.

wally fogarty heading to the launch area for another gentle soaring session.....

gerryb:
a most enjoyable flight.........
wally also flies this mpx flamingo, all black with day-glow tips, beautiful model

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