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Slope Soaring / Re: 2026 Dates

« on: June 30, 2026, 16:27:54 PM »

It was a great day indeed Peter and we were delighted to see so many fliers from different parts of the country and countries!!
The fact that the weather was so kind to us played a big part in the great turnout.
Looking forward to doing it all again and hopefully seeing lots more at the next one.
Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2026 Dates

« on: June 16, 2026, 18:44:47 PM »

Have a great trip to Austria Bill. Regards, GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2026 Dates

« on: June 12, 2026, 19:54:26 PM »

Lovely country Ralph, have a great time.
Regards, GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2026 Dates

« on: June 11, 2026, 14:28:57 PM »

Hi all,
Shannon MFC are holding our annual glider gathering on Saturday 20th June on Tountinna.
All glider types and glider fliers are welcome to attend.
You can contact me here or on email, gerryb2003@gmail.com or on 0863497493.
Regards, Gerry Buckley

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2025 ISR Dates

« on: September 13, 2025, 09:28:26 AM »

Thanks for reply Ralph, see you next time maybe

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2025 ISR Dates

« on: September 09, 2025, 11:19:54 AM »

Thanks for the reply Bill, enjoy your day.
Hope you’re keeping well.
GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2025 ISR Dates

« on: September 07, 2025, 20:48:21 PM »

Hi all,
Just a reminder, Shannon MFC are hosting our autumn glider gathering on Saturday next 13th September on Tountinna, Ballina, Co Tipperary.
All glider fliers and glider types are welcome to join us from about 10.30 onwards.
Light food and refreshments will be available on the day.
Hope to see lots of you here on TT on Saturday.
Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: June 03, 2025, 19:27:28 PM »

Hi all,
Just a quick reminder that Shannon MFC are hosting the Great Glider Guiders Gathering of 2025 on Tountinna this Saturday, 7th June.
All glider guiders and their models are most welcome to come and join us on TT for a great day’s flying.
Regards for now,
Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: March 09, 2025, 15:41:56 PM »

Thanks lads, looking forward to seeing them fly.
Will post more photos in due course

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: March 08, 2025, 16:28:12 PM »

Thanks Bill.
Enjoyable building, also helps keep us sane…..

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Slope Soaring / Tountinna Gazette

« on: March 08, 2025, 13:18:30 PM »

Just a little update on winter building on Shannonside….

Denis and Philip are working on their 5m Flamingos from Chris Williams plans and Laser Cut Sailplanes kits.
Both projects are progressing well and should be ready to cover fairly soon.

Pete’s ASK 18 is now painted and should be finished and ready to fly this season.

My own K7 from Chris Charlesworth plans and also LCS kits is nearly ready for rc gear to go in and should be ready to fly fairly soon.
Regards, Gerry B

Some photos…..

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2025 ISR Dates

« on: January 14, 2025, 22:26:02 PM »

Happy new year everyone, hope we get lots of good gliding weather this year.

Shannon MFC plan to hold 2 gliding events this year on Tountinna.
Saturday, 7th June and Saturday 13th September.
All glider fliers and all glider types welcome.
Looking forward to seeing as many as possible on these days

Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: September 07, 2024, 21:41:46 PM »

Hi all, first of all, I must apologise Alan for not responding to your question on our glider gathering on 15th June. Between one thing and another, domestically and otherwise, I wasn’t keeping up with the glider Ireland website.
On the 15th, the weather was very wet in the morning and gliding finally got going around 1pm. 10 fliers took part and we had a most enjoyable afternoon flying on the NW slope. Can’t remember for sure if I have any photos, but if I do, I’ll post them here.

Today we had our 2nd gathering. Just 7 fliers attended. Wind was from the NE, but unfortunately we got almost no flying done as we were in low cloud conditions all day long. That doesn’t mean we didn’t have a great time though!! Lots of chat and banter. Nice food and a BBQ which was organised by Wally Fogarty.

Regards, Gerry Buckley

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: September 03, 2024, 12:25:46 PM »

Hi all,
 Just a reminder, our 2nd Great Glider Guider’s Gathering of 2024 will take place next Saturday, 7th September on Tountinna. Flying all day, all glider types welcome.
MACI sponsored sammiches will be available to all attendees.
Please note, as the wind forecast is NE, it is recommended to have electric powered models with you, just in case the lift isn’t working for us.
GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: August 28, 2024, 18:55:21 PM »

Hopefully, we’ll be staying out of the ‘weeds’ !!
Meant to say ‘weeks to come’