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Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on January 16, 2008, 22:36:44 PM: Hello all
Just trying to get together a date for the 2008 MACI Glide-in.
Am looking at 1st of June and it being in Killaloe again.
How does that sound to all??
Joe :?:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on January 16, 2008, 23:33:47 PM: Killaloe, is that where that was last year ? :?:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on January 17, 2008, 01:09:29 AM: Yep! same as last year Fred.
It's kinda in the middle! :?:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on January 17, 2008, 07:39:19 AM: :?: Hummm ok...
But the landing zone is really small... A great view, but not a handy site to fly other things than smallish machines...

I don't really know, as I tried only one spot...

Someone else have an input on Killaloe ?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on January 17, 2008, 10:02:14 AM: I flew the west slope before. I think it was the west anyway. The landing zone was not great. But it was workable. Guess it depends on which slope. It does take most directions and is central though!
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Alan_Perse on January 17, 2008, 11:09:55 AM: Just make sure it's not raining :!: :!:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on January 17, 2008, 19:31:41 PM: I dunno, I kinda had the impression that the landing zone was really great at Killaloe last year?? Fred, maybe you are really spoilt in that regard where you fly :D ? I have only been there the once, but my understanding is that the mountain has slopes suitable for all directions? Maybe we need to ask that guy at the Shannon club?

Chris
who agrees that no rain would be nice.....
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on January 17, 2008, 20:23:38 PM: Quote from: "cvanscho"
I dunno, I kinda had the impression that the landing zone was really great at Killaloe last year?? Fred, maybe you are really spoilt in that regard where you fly :D ? I have only been there the once, but my understanding is that the mountain has slopes suitable for all directions? Maybe we need to ask that guy at the Shannon club?

Chris
who agrees that no rain would be nice.....

:P

Well, about the slopes now... Here is my point of view...
For me, a slope for an event should allow any type of models to fly... Especialy for a National, Club fly-in and so on...
I flew in Killaloe last year too, and landed on the square LZ behind the pilots. Not a bother.. Well, with the Destiny...
The Lo100 was there, but no flying... Same for the Opel... You miss the 30m2 spot, the glider is dead...And with machines like this, if you miss, you can't recover.

Same thing 2 years ago for the Cork glide-in in MtWheelin... Lots of gliders did not fly because, well, you could not land machines over 2 mtrs without breaking something...I think those who where here will agree with me on that one. But that was a great spot for combat, crunchies and a great day etc, but that reduce the potential of the event I think...

There is a website that catalogue slopes in Ireland.. Well, I agree with that, and I'm sure I can, well, give me 1 hour, make a page with 200 slopes in Ireland in a map... But on these 200 slopes, how many of them you will be able to fly anything ? 2? 3?
If I only fly foamies, there is at least 150 spots 10 miles around my house for me to fly.
Flying a 60" glider with flaps and so on to do pin point landings ? 10 maybe...
Flying the DG1000, Alpina, 1/4 scale ? Well, that go down to 4.
Flying big machines ? one left, and West wind only :wink:

You have slopes, and slopes. When I go to such event, I always bring a big bunch of machines to have the perfect one for the day conditions, but imagine someone coming with a 4mtr, and stay in the car because the landing spot is great...for foamies.. :wink:

Well, you get my point :D
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on January 17, 2008, 21:26:01 PM: OK, Fred, your point is gotten (by me anyhow :D ), but, what is your conclusion or recommendation?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on January 17, 2008, 21:27:41 PM: I remember flying at the Old Head of Kinsale that once last year - what an incredible spot for big gliders - a massive flat pasture for landing!

Only problem is, it works in SW winds only!
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on January 17, 2008, 22:00:46 PM: I agree ! Kinsale is a really great place !
But as you say, finding a decent slope for a large range of gliders (not only for big gliders, but the wider range of machines being able to fly) where you can fly almost any wind directions, it's far from being a common thing !

Mt Leinster is one of this place.
I will have more names in May after the "Retroplane slope survey" will be completed :wink: :D
Not an easy job !
Slopes are all over the place, but good decent slopes are rare !

Hope this help Joe ! :lol: :lol: :wink:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on January 17, 2008, 22:14:44 PM: Sorry...

Conclusion : lots of slopes, but only a few of them are good for more than 2 types of gliders.

"Recommendation" : Well, if everybody, who really wants to get involved to develop the activity can survey, and test slopes with at least a little list of minimum criteria, that will move things a little, and most importantly, allow us to have a wider range of venues for meetings and so on...Meet more people, make new sloper and so on.. The machine is running...

Anyway, we can always dream when I just see how hard it is to have 1 photo from a meeting... Survey slopes, well... :wink:

I'm not being bad, but sometimes, I just thing that all that is just a big waste of time. :-#
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: rogallo on February 13, 2008, 15:13:02 PM: Lads,
the site is Killaloe is fantastic. We actually only flew off the worst slope. Can't remember I think that was west. There are about 4 other slopes to fly off, and I don't think Ger Buckley flies foamies just all scratch built 1/4 scale gliders.
My feelings are that we have only sampled a fraction of the slopes that we all know of.
Has anyone flown from Clara over looking Millstreet? a great spot to learn to land big models.

Any how what more do we need, is not a tuft of grass enough to land on? LOL

Ralph
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on February 13, 2008, 15:27:20 PM: Hi Ralph,
good to hear from you :D :D

Well, we have to go back and see the other slopes !
That's why we really need the guys flying these slopes to communicate and tell/show us the good spots !
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on February 13, 2008, 16:03:32 PM: Hiya Ralph
Hope you're well. Yeah Gerry was flying vintage last time i flew with him. He is on board again this year. So he knows the best places to fly.
Lets hope the weather is kinder to us this year!

All on for April in Cork then. Hope to see you there. Maybe Clara this year if the wind is right.

Fancy a trip to Mt Leinster in May?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on February 13, 2008, 17:39:29 PM: He's ALIVE! Hi Ralph :wink: !

Joe, er, I feel I've missed something: Cork in April? Were? No one has even responded to my suggestion for March.... :!: ? Are we talking formal events or get-togethers here? Aargh :!: .

Can someone physically drag Gerry to his computer and ask him to just send us a line or two on the forum? Why are the glider flyers in Ireland so reluctant to communicate? If I was Fred I would have shot myself ages ago :!: :!: .
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on February 13, 2008, 19:20:56 PM: Hiya Chris. Cork glide-in is usually at the end of April. I believe it is again this year. Ralph??
Gerry doesn't post on the forum I'm afraid. He knows the slope down there and will choose the best one for the wind. Lets just hope the weather is good. Head down(or up) there and enjoy some gliding. I'm sure we can deal with whatever slope we end up flying!!

Will post some dates and get back to you 'bout March in the next day or two. Been up to my **** here minding two kids while the other half is away.

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on February 13, 2008, 19:33:18 PM: Quote from: "cvanscho"
If I was Fred I would have shot myself ages ago :!: :!: .

:mrgreen: Well, I'm close ! Very close ! 8-[

:wink:

Usually, The Cork Glide in is at the end of April.

Check out the MACI event calendar, this is the 20th of April this year ! :D
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on February 13, 2008, 19:56:37 PM: Apologies guys, I'm getting mixed up with events.

In my defence, though, I'm getting mixed up with events :roll: !

Chris
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on February 13, 2008, 19:58:49 PM: Quote from: "joe"
Gerry ... knows the slope down there and will choose the best one for the wind. Lets just hope the weather is good. Head down(or up) there and enjoy some gliding. I'm sure we can deal with whatever slope we end up flying!!
Um, sorry, Joe, I'm being really thick here, but where are you referring to now?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on February 13, 2008, 20:11:01 PM: God, you are really mixed up Chris ! :mrgreen: :P :P

That's for the MACI glide-in. :D
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on February 13, 2008, 20:13:44 PM: Yep as Fred said. Gerry Buckley is the Glider Sec for the Shannon club and has flown the slopes around there for years.
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on February 13, 2008, 20:27:50 PM: Sorry guys :oops: , I think I'm starting to unravel this whole thing, with the help of the MACI calendar.

Possibly my brain is clouded because I'm just so frustrated with the general lack of communication. There are so few glider flyers on this little island, that we are physically spread out all over the place. You would think there would be some interest in getting together and/or even just chatting now and again?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on February 13, 2008, 20:45:16 PM: BTW (and I will make an official post about this soon) We are going to go for the 14th of June for the MACI glide-in and Sunday the 15th will be a rain day. The calendar on the MACI site needs to be updated. I hope this suits. Myself and Gerry felt it was the best option and gives us a better chance of having a good flying day
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: rogallo on February 14, 2008, 12:21:16 PM: CMAC Glide in, dates posted, see thread below for more info

http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/viewtopic.php?p=1835#1835
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on May 23, 2008, 10:10:59 AM: All right guys, this is the next event ! :D

Who's coming ??

For me, sure on Saturday, not sure to stay the entire week end :?: (brownies points low at the moment... :lol: )
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: rogallo on May 23, 2008, 11:07:13 AM: Les, Jack et Moi!
that is the plan at the moment anyhoo.
Looking forward to seeing everyone there.
Ralph
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on June 03, 2008, 16:48:37 PM: Hiya Guys
So I have spoken to Gerry Buckley and we are all systems go for SATURDAY the 14th of June in Tountina. Meeting point will be in Ballina that morning.
I will post a map and directions very soon. The contact will be Gerry Buckley for this one if anyone needs info/directions.
So who is in??
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Alan_Perse on June 03, 2008, 19:39:06 PM: I'm afraid I woun'nt be able to make this one. :( :(
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: garrykeogh on June 04, 2008, 00:00:46 AM: DAMN... DAMN, DAMN!

Not going to make it either!

Oh well, I guess I will meet you all some day, bummer :(

Garry
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: joe on June 10, 2008, 21:41:42 PM: OK guys as you know the MACI Glide-in is this SATURDAY the 14th of June at Tountina near Ballina/Killaloe.
Pilots aiming to be at the slope around 10:30 a.m.
Unfortuately I don't have a clear map for directions. Most of you will have been on Tountina before and know where you are going. For those who need directions head to Ballina/Killaloe and contact Gerry Buckley. Gerry is happy to direct people to the slope. Finger crossed for good weather!!

email: gerryb2003@eircom.net
phone: 0863497493
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 11, 2008, 11:33:42 AM: Cool, thanks Joe.

Well, I know how to get to Killaloe...

Who is going to Killaloe ? We can all meet there, let's say at around 9 - 9.30 am and then, head to the slope ?

What do you think ?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Peter on June 11, 2008, 20:36:28 PM: Yes - I hope to be in Killaloe c. 9.15 on Saturday rnorning - see you then. Looks like the wind will be northerly?
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 12, 2008, 10:01:01 AM: Hi Peter,

Ok, see you at Killaloe ! :D
Had a quick look at the weather, and it looks like a bit wet, and Northerly wind... Fingers crossed !
Title: Any news on the weather?
Post by: cvanscho on June 13, 2008, 18:35:01 PM: It looks like the weather is a bit wet Saturday? Sunday is looking windier AND dry and sunny?!
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 15, 2008, 11:03:08 AM: Back yesterday from the National :D

What a great day ! Sun (ok, 2 minutes of rain in the morning, same in the afternoon...), good wind, good slope and lots of gliders ! Perfect mixture for a very good day !
Thanks to Gerry for organising/hosting the event :clap:

Here are some photos, I think I have everybody ! Video will follow soon !
Special mention to Gerry who brought his really nice ASK13 ! :clap: Really rare to see hand build vintage scale machines over here ! Flew beautifully with great realism ! :clap:
Maybe a bit of "parti pris" there ! :wink: :P

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/Fred/national2008001.jpg)

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Told you that was a sunny day !

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Yep, that's a nice view !
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 15, 2008, 11:06:28 AM: (http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/Fred/national2008010.jpg)

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Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 15, 2008, 11:10:05 AM: (http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/Fred/national2008018.jpg)

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Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 15, 2008, 11:13:50 AM: (http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/Fred/national2008055.jpg)

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Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Stephan on June 15, 2008, 11:19:19 AM: Looks great this site and I see planty "bird of time" and even some peoples I think I have met at the ISR meeting :D
Have fun
Stephan
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 15, 2008, 11:20:22 AM: Launches / In flight

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(Thanks for the cakes !! :D :D )

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Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 15, 2008, 11:24:29 AM: And the group photo :

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And that's all for me !
Sorry for the quality of some photos, I'll have a decent camera one day ! :oops:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on June 15, 2008, 12:10:00 PM: Yes, indeed, a great day, I've never flown so much on one day! What a fantastic site, with stunning views, and endless cushy landing zones :D . Thanks to Ger and all who were involved in organising!

And thanks to Fred for the great photos :clap: !
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Alan_Perse on June 15, 2008, 12:12:21 PM: :evil: :evil: :evil: :( :( :( Dame it
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Ron on June 15, 2008, 18:32:01 PM: Yep, I agree Alan :evil: Another brilliant day missed :cry:
But... just couldn't get there and back in time. It's a good 3½ to 4 hours drive from here.
And it's visitor season in this house.
Still... only another 3 lots to go :roll:

It's in the calendar for next year though.

Thanks for all the photos Fred :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Peter on June 15, 2008, 20:00:14 PM: Yes - a fantastic day. What a range of gliders and a stunning location. Thanks to Gerry and the Limerick crowd for hosting us on this great slope. Here are a few more pictures....

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Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 16, 2008, 08:08:46 AM: Thanks Peter for the photos ! :D

Preparing the video, hope to have it up soon !
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 16, 2008, 08:18:48 AM: More photos on the SMFC website ! :D

http://www.smfc.org/photos/Albums/SMFC/Album_No.2/Pages/June_14_Glide_In.html

Thanks guys ! :clap:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 16, 2008, 08:23:42 AM: Quote from: "Stephan"
Looks great this site and I see planty "bird of time" and even some peoples I think I have met at the ISR meeting :D
Have fun
Stephan

Thanks Stephan ! :D
Loads of Bird of Time ! Nice looking machine ! Enough of them that day to organise there own "BoT Nationals" :lol: :D
You certainly remember Chris, Ralph and Les from the ISR meeting. :D
By the way guys, how was sunday ? :?:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: garrykeogh on June 16, 2008, 12:20:53 PM: BooHoo...Sob...Sob :cry: :cry: :cry:

Definitely next time :!: :!: :!:

Well done Gerry. Looks like a great day for everybody.

Thanks Fred and Peter for all the pics, not as good as the real thing but looks great!

Talk soon

Garry
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Fred on June 18, 2008, 15:13:51 PM: Alright, video of the National is Up ! :D
Had to compress more than usual seeing the well advance Broadband network in Ireland :!: :!:

All here : http://www.gliderireland.net/images/videos/national2008.wmv

17.5 Mb for a bit more than 10 minutes...

Enjoy !
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: cvanscho on June 19, 2008, 12:19:27 PM: Thanks for the veeedeeeooh! :clap:
Title: MACI Glide-in 2008
Post by: Peter on June 19, 2008, 19:48:39 PM: Yes - great video Fred. Happy memories.