Post by: gerryb on May 10, 2021, 14:18:09 PM
Thought I’d restart our old contribution and keep people updated on happenings on TT.
Mostly photos and maybe some comments thrown in for good measure.
We started back only in recent weeks, so these are the first photos of 2021.....
Post by: gerryb on May 10, 2021, 14:22:46 PM
These are Elan 100 2ch gliders from Cambrian Models. Middle 2 are electric and all fly beautifully.
Post by: rogallo on May 10, 2021, 17:50:39 PM
cest magnific Gerry, looking forward to some Wed evening if the unclean Cork lads are welcome.
R
Post by: billscottni on May 10, 2021, 18:31:14 PM
Post by: Fred on May 11, 2021, 14:27:39 PM
And lucky you! Still haven't flown anything this year :'( :'(
Post by: gerryb on May 11, 2021, 17:18:31 PM
Ralph, all GG’s are welcome on TT regardless of how clean or unclean they are....even if they come from Cork!!
Let me know when you’re thinking of coming up and I’m sure we’d be delighted to meet up
Post by: gerryb on June 13, 2021, 17:16:42 PM
23 pilots, a least 50 gliders, + hang gliders,+ paragliders, + hill walkers.
Thanks to everyone who traveled and took part in our annual gathering. It was great to see so many faces we haven’t seen for so long, looking forward to doing it all again next year.
Regards, Gerry Buckley
Some photos…..people first……
Post by: amhamilt on June 14, 2021, 10:41:32 AM
Thanks for the sambo and a great day out on Tountinna! What great flying conditions we had!
Regards, Al.
Post by: gerryb on June 14, 2021, 11:45:31 AM
I’ll get some model photos up on the site later today.
GB
Post by: rogallo on June 14, 2021, 13:15:35 PM
I had a great time also. Looking forward to catching up again some Wed evening.
Ralph
Post by: Kevin O'Donoghue on June 14, 2021, 13:23:00 PM
Post by: gerryb on June 14, 2021, 22:19:12 PM
Everyone is more than welcome to join us for our mid-week gliding session. These days, we meet about 2pm and fly until about 8.30 ish. Usually of a Wednesday, but if the forecast isn’t great for Wednesday we move to Thursday.
Anyone interested, please contact me and I’ll let you know what the plan is.
Regards, GB
Post by: Spanner on June 15, 2021, 18:07:25 PM
Some photos attached.
Joe
Post by: Ollie on June 16, 2021, 11:56:12 AM
Its an amazing place and i hope to fly there again.
Post by: Ollie on June 16, 2021, 11:57:57 AM
My wing on tountinna from a while back.
Post by: Fred on July 04, 2021, 15:14:11 PM
Enjoy a few photos :)
Bring on the next meeting!
Post by: Fred on July 04, 2021, 15:18:55 PM
Post by: Fred on July 04, 2021, 15:26:28 PM
Post by: Ollie on July 04, 2021, 21:36:15 PM
Post by: Fred on July 05, 2021, 13:58:23 PM
Post by: Ollie on July 08, 2021, 11:24:09 AM
I was in nz years ago and was at the wrc rally. My photos were epic. Someone said they even looked professional!
Its the light. The grey here just hurts.
Post by: Fred on July 10, 2021, 19:06:15 PM
By the way, forgot I took photos from my phone too! So here are a few more :)
By the way 2… did any married men felt the disturbance in the force yesterday???
Post by: gerryb on October 21, 2021, 16:44:57 PM
Some photos from recent days………
Post by: gerryb on October 21, 2021, 16:50:17 PM
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Post by: Ollie on October 21, 2021, 21:01:46 PM
Post by: gerryb on December 12, 2023, 11:55:33 AM
Just thought I’d share some photos of models being built by the TT brigade over the winter.
First up is Denis Kelly’s Slingsby ‘Eagle’ from the Mike Trew plan. I’m not sure of the exact span, but it’s about 3.5m.
Next is Philip Hickey’s ASK 18 from the Cliff Charlesworth plan and Laser Cut Sailplanes semi-kit. 4m span
3rd is Pete Townsend’s 1:3.5 ASK 18. Can’t remember who does the kit, but at over 4.5m, this is a big model!
Last one up is my own Slingsby T21 Sedberg. 1:4 sc, 4m span, from the Frank Albrecht kit.
All models progressing nicely and should be ready to fly by the start of next season.
Regards, Gerry Buckley
Post by: Flamingo Flier on December 12, 2023, 20:30:47 PM
Fine workshops too - particularly the one with the AGA!
JIM
Post by: gerryb on August 27, 2024, 22:27:56 PM
Some photos to follow, hopefully they will appear.
Also included, a trio of Slingsbys. L to R… T21, T42, T30
Just a reminder, we plan to hold our second Glider Guider Gathering on TT on Saturday 7th September. All GG’s are welcome to attend. Looking forward to seeing you on the hill.
Regards, Gerry B.
Post by: billscottni on August 28, 2024, 16:55:17 PM
Post by: gerryb on August 28, 2024, 18:32:26 PM
Yea, lots of building and slope flying all summer down our way.
Not finished yet either, still looking forward to some autumn flying in the weed to come.
Post by: gerryb on August 28, 2024, 18:55:21 PM
!!Meant to say ‘weeks to come’