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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’

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: August 28, 2024, 18:32:26 PM »

Thanks Bill.
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.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: August 27, 2024, 22:27:56 PM »

Hi all, a little update on new models on Tountinna. 3 of the 4 have been built, finished and flown successfully. They are a real pleasure to fly, and are now some of our first choice models to bring to TT.
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.

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: June 14, 2024, 21:04:14 PM »

Thanks Bill.
Get well soon Alan.
Regards,
GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: June 13, 2024, 19:47:27 PM »

Hi Bill, sorry to hear the health isn’t great with you, hope you get well soon.
Regards, GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: June 13, 2024, 13:26:05 PM »

That’s a pity Ralph, see you next time maybe.
Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: June 05, 2024, 11:27:40 AM »

Hi all,
Just a reminder, Shannon MFC annual Glider Guider’s Gathering will take place next Saturday week, 15 June on Tountinna, Ballina, Co Tipperary.
All glider types welcome to fly.
Contact me here or on 0863497493 if you need directions to the slope.
Regards, Gerry Buckley

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024 UPDATED!!

« on: April 24, 2024, 13:24:13 PM »

Hi all,
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to postpone our Glider Guiders Gathering originally planned for the 8th June.
We will now have it one week later, on the Saturday,15th June.
Apologies for this change, hopefully we’ll still see the usual great gathering on the day.
Regards,
Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024

« on: January 31, 2024, 21:40:47 PM »

Hi Ralph,
After further discussions with Shannon MFC hierarchy, we have decided to add a 2nd date for a glider guider’s gathering on Tountinna.
 
We plan to gather on Saturday 7th September, so you might please add this date to your calendar.

As usual, all GG’s and glider types welcome to attend.

Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: Happy New Year

« on: January 06, 2024, 14:59:39 PM »

Hi Ralph,
Shannon MFC will hold our annual glider guiders’ gathering on Saturday 8th June on Tountinna.
All glider guiders and glider types welcome.

You can put this on the proper page when you get it set up.
Regards, GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: Happy New Year

« on: January 02, 2024, 19:29:35 PM »

Happy new year to all glider guiders, looking forward to getting together during 2024.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: December 12, 2023, 11:55:33 AM »

Hi all,
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

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR Dates 2023

« on: October 01, 2023, 15:07:32 PM »

I’ll post some more pictures later