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Gliders => Slope Sites in Ireland => Topic started by: bearpjk on July 27, 2007, 08:19:14 AM

Title: slope sites
Post by: bearpjk on July 27, 2007, 08:19:14 AM

Hi guys
Does anyone know of good slope sites in the Leitrim / Sligo area.

My son and I are slope nuts and have been flying pss , slope racers and floaters, electrics and ic planes for the past 15 years.We havent flown anything for the last 7 months so its time to get organised and fly.

best regards
peter and matt

Title: slope sites
Post by: joe on July 27, 2007, 17:59:11 PM

Hiya Guys
Welcome aboard!
Minaun Heights in Mayo. Huge west facing(i think) cliffs.

(http://www.gliderireland.net/forum/images/uploads/joe/minaun6.jpg)

There are a few Mayo flying sites detailed here:
http://www.greenhobbymodel.com/slopesoaring/theslopes.htm

As well as checking the above i'll suggest searching for paragliding or hang-gliding in your area and finding out where they fly. Or get in touch with them for slope info. They are usually happy to help and have a wealth of info!
Where were you flying previously? Are you new to the area?
Joe

Title: slope sites
Post by: bearpjk on July 27, 2007, 21:31:30 PM

thanks joe,
we have recently moved over from cape town south africa, where we have flown all over the place there, but mostly cape town.

we are getting our gear sorted out at the moment and will be flying somewhere round here soon

regards
peter

Title: slope sites
Post by: cvanscho on July 27, 2007, 22:31:51 PM

Quote from: "bearpjk"

we have recently moved over from cape town south africa

I don't believe it!

That's where I'm from (or, more accurately, Somerset West)!

We've been here 6 years already.  What brings you to that part of Ireland?

 :D Chris

Title: c/town
Post by: bearpjk on July 27, 2007, 22:41:37 PM

haha
ok chris then you would know what a Corefighter slopie is , i brought the fuz moulds over with me and intend to make myself a new one as soon as possble.should be well suited to wind strengths here i reckon.
did you do much flying on signal hill???
cheers
peter

Title: slope sites
Post by: joe on July 27, 2007, 23:17:58 PM

No problem Peter
Keep us informed on your quest for slopes. Would be great to get some info from someone who has flown these places.
Would love to see some of your models if you fancied sharing some pics etc..
Good luck.
Joe  :D

Title: slope sites
Post by: cvanscho on July 28, 2007, 08:57:55 AM

Hi Peter

I have actually never flown in SA - I only started RC about two years ago, so I've flown in Ireland only.

Tell us more about the Corefighter?  Any pics?

Cheers

 :D Chris

Title: The best of both worlds
Post by: Freedom Flyer on February 16, 2013, 15:25:56 PM

You guys must be familiar with the Lads down in Port Elizabeth, what a great bunch of guys, I've really enjoyed their videos and their antics. I haven't been on this forum for a while as I lost my password and just got a new one thanks to Fred. hope you don't mind be dropping in on occasion. FF

Title: WOW!!!!
Post by: Freedom Flyer on February 16, 2013, 15:28:25 PM

Joe,

That slope face is unbelievable, it there actually a road to the top of that thing? FF