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Club House => Road trips => Topic started by: Fred on January 18, 2007, 16:29:38 PM

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: Fred on January 18, 2007, 16:29:38 PM

Hi there,
Sunday, the wind forecast is West (so far).
Any one interrested for a trip at the slope ?
I hope this is correct as I have my new ASW22 to fly !  :D
And saturday, I'm busy  :(

Fred

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: Alan_Perse on January 18, 2007, 22:01:41 PM

I might be able to make it. But I'll have to wait untill Sunday to be sure.

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: joe on January 19, 2007, 12:29:48 PM

BUGGER  :x
Sorry Fred don't think i'll be able to make it.I have some friends visiting on saturday and staying the night.By the time they leave on Sunday it'll probably be too late to go anywhere.
Could really do with some flying aswell.Have been able to do nothing model related for what seems like ages!  :(  :(

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: Alan_Perse on January 19, 2007, 15:56:56 PM

So far I should be able to make it, but I will probably be late, 2.30, maybe 3pm. Looking at the weather, the wind is coming in the right direction but it looks a bit strong. But I'll probably go anyway even if it is strong.

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: Fred on January 19, 2007, 16:51:29 PM

Joe : Shame on you !  :P  :P
Alan : Strong or not, be brave ! and bring the Pilatus !
I'll bring the cameras !

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: Alan_Perse on January 20, 2007, 11:38:43 AM

Was just looking at www.xcweather.co.uk the wind looks like it will be pritty strong tomorrow. Force 5. But I'll probably go anyway even if I don't fly. Not sure my gliders can handle such winds. But we'll see  :D .

Title: Sunday 21/01 in Kilakee
Post by: Fred on January 22, 2007, 12:13:26 PM

Well.. Yesterday was windy (Alan recorded some 60km/h wind) and very cold !
Some snow at the top of the mountains.
Well I had some flying with the Destiny, but the landing / launching zone was very bumpy ! After that, well, no problems ! But very dangerous close to you because of the turbulences. That's why I haven't flew the ASW22, don't knowing how she will react at launching...
No flights with the LO100 as well, as in this conditions, you need a good launcher !

Alan, did not flew, not knowing his Pilatus enough to have a go in the turbulence. Next time !  :D
Well, other than that, that was an interresting very cold day at the slope !