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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Sat 11th June 2022

« on: June 10, 2022, 16:19:26 PM »

That’s a pity John, had hoped to see you on the slope tomorrow. Enjoy your holidays.

Hopefully, you’ll be there Fred, looking forward to seeing you.

Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Sat 11th June 2022

« on: June 06, 2022, 12:47:06 PM »

Still on Ralph. See you then

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2022 meeting dates

« on: March 28, 2022, 11:52:57 AM »

Hi all, Summer Gliding will start on Tountinna on Wednesday 6th April (weather permitting of course).
All glider-guiders are welcome to join us every Wednesday afternoon/evening for the summer.
If you’re in the area, why not throw a glider in the car and spend a couple of hours on TT with us, you won’t be disappointed.
Regards, GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: 2022 meeting dates

« on: January 27, 2022, 11:35:12 AM »

Hi Ralph, Shannon MFC will hold our annual glider gathering on Saturday 11th June’22

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: October 21, 2021, 16:57:45 PM »

This was our gathering yesterday afternoon. Hard to believe we’re coming to the end of October with such fine weather….

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: October 21, 2021, 16:50:17 PM »

During the summer, Philip Kieran and myself often got flying off the coast on Loop Head. Light winds, perfect for some floaty type models.

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: October 21, 2021, 16:44:57 PM »

We’re still flying on Tountinna every Wednesday afternoon. So far, we’ve been very lucky with the weather.
Some photos from recent days………

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Slope Soaring / Re: Save My Sanity!!

« on: October 06, 2021, 20:49:39 PM »

Even my wife questions my sanity Bill, so agreed there’s a doubt there alright.
The glider is not a Phase 6, even though it does certainly look like one. Too wide at the front fuselage and the span is more than 2m.
Any one else got any suggestions?
I’ve got no help locally either, so now I’m even more intrigued to find out about it.
GB

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Slope Soaring / Save My Sanity!!

« on: October 06, 2021, 12:45:47 PM »

I need HELP, save my sanity, please!!!!
Does anyone know who owns this glider?
It’s been in my phone photo album since June 2019 and I don’t know where it came from.
I think it’s 2.2 m span and may have been for sale at the time.
Hopefully, someone can put me out of my misery!!
Regards, GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: Last meeting of the year Oct 2/3

« on: October 04, 2021, 13:50:22 PM »

Sounds like ye had a great time Ralph, any photos to make us even more jealous for not being there??

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Slope Soaring / Re: Last meeting of the year Oct 2/3

« on: September 29, 2021, 22:12:54 PM »

Can’t make it lads, family birthday celebrations. Hope ye all have a great weekend.
Regards, Gerry B

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: June 14, 2021, 22:19:12 PM »

Again, great everyone seemed to have a great time.
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

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: June 14, 2021, 11:45:31 AM »

Thanks Al, glad you enjoyed it.
I’ll get some model photos up on the site later today.
GB

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Slope Soaring / Re: Tountinna Gazette

« on: June 13, 2021, 17:16:42 PM »

What a day!! Glider Guider Gathering, Saturday 12th June 2021. On Tountinna.
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……

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Slope Soaring / Re: Meeting Calender

« on: June 08, 2021, 23:02:02 PM »

That’s great Kevin, looking forward to meeting you