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Thermal / Flat field / Macon 2024 TD Competition
« on: June 21, 2024, 13:39:41 PM »
Hi all,
I don't want to brag, but I will anyway
Finished first at the Macon TD Competition
When I saw who was flying it (some people who are senior competitors in European champs and beyond), I only joined to keep busy (and you get a nice bottle of wine for participating ).
Anyway, had the nice judges to explain the rules to me real quick, and off I went.
Long story short, I won the damn thing on the 3m+, in front of my hero Jean-Louis Coussot and Patrick Bossin (see photo), so I was chuffed!
I have to say, for my very first serious competition, it was really interesting! Tactics, timing etc, with a judge giving you timing every seconds on the landing phase, bunch of people looking at you, the stress of it! Loved it anyway
I don't want to brag, but I will anyway
Finished first at the Macon TD Competition When I saw who was flying it (some people who are senior competitors in European champs and beyond), I only joined to keep busy (and you get a nice bottle of wine for participating
).Anyway, had the nice judges to explain the rules to me real quick, and off I went.
Long story short, I won the damn thing on the 3m+, in front of my hero Jean-Louis Coussot and Patrick Bossin (see photo), so I was chuffed!
I have to say, for my very first serious competition, it was really interesting! Tactics, timing etc, with a judge giving you timing every seconds on the landing phase, bunch of people looking at you, the stress of it! Loved it anyway
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For Sale / Re: Greatplanes Learjet 40 NIB kit
« on: June 08, 2024, 10:59:14 AM »
They are just jealous because we have shelves! 
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Slope Soaring / Re: Fly-in Cork June 1,2,3 All Welcome
« on: June 08, 2024, 10:58:08 AM »
Hi all,
Sorry, catching up with life!
Fab weekend, thanks Ralph for organizing it!
Purely talking towing, we had our first rows on Saturday evening with a lovely session, flying in silk.
Sunday was mad hot at some point as I was cooking while flying, but tons of tows with now a machine that is well oiled (French expression, not sure if that works) until late.
And of course, bonus session on Monday with even more flying!
On a side note, did the first flights of my new tow plane, a big trainer, just a small issue with idle but thanks to Brendan and Ralph for looking into it
First flights also of my Finesse Max. What a machine!
So again, thanks to Ralph for welcoming and towing us, and CMAC for hosting us
I only have a few photos, which is always a good sign, that mean I was busy flying! And looking forward to the drone footages!
Sorry, catching up with life!
Fab weekend, thanks Ralph for organizing it!
Purely talking towing, we had our first rows on Saturday evening with a lovely session, flying in silk.
Sunday was mad hot at some point as I was cooking while flying, but tons of tows with now a machine that is well oiled (French expression, not sure if that works
) until late. And of course, bonus session on Monday with even more flying!
On a side note, did the first flights of my new tow plane, a big trainer, just a small issue with idle but thanks to Brendan and Ralph for looking into it
First flights also of my Finesse Max. What a machine!
So again, thanks to Ralph for welcoming and towing us, and CMAC for hosting us
I only have a few photos, which is always a good sign, that mean I was busy flying! And looking forward to the drone footages!
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For Sale / Re: Greatplanes Learjet 40 NIB kit
« on: May 30, 2024, 20:35:40 PM »
I don't have room for new shelves!!
It's a disease, and we are very sick!
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For Sale / Greatplanes Learjet 40 NIB kit
« on: May 30, 2024, 09:20:07 AM »
Need shelf space 
For sale, New in Box, original kit for the GreatPlanes Learjet 40. Relatively rare these days.
All new, just opened the box to smell the balsa once (weirdo!)
200€
For sale, New in Box, original kit for the GreatPlanes Learjet 40. Relatively rare these days.
All new, just opened the box to smell the balsa once (weirdo!)
200€
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For Sale / Hangar 9 1/4 scale piper J3
« on: May 26, 2024, 14:11:03 PM »
Howdy,
Selling my H9 piper cub, 1/4 scale.
Come with all servos etc, just add engine. Was used with an OS BGX. 2.6m if I recall.
But! In need of TLC on the covering really. Fuselage covering is alright, but like an idiot, poked 2 holes in the wings during transport
200€
Photo with the guy is from the brochure!
Selling my H9 piper cub, 1/4 scale.
Come with all servos etc, just add engine. Was used with an OS BGX. 2.6m if I recall.
But! In need of TLC on the covering really. Fuselage covering is alright, but like an idiot, poked 2 holes in the wings during transport
200€
Photo with the guy is from the brochure!
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Slope Soaring / Re: Fly-in Cork June 1,2,3 All Welcome
« on: May 26, 2024, 14:04:03 PM »
Yep, will do
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Slope Soaring / Re: Say NO! to the project of a windfarm in Mount Leinster
« on: May 25, 2024, 00:14:11 AM »
Interesting!
Do you have a copy of the article?
Do you have a copy of the article?
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Slope Soaring / Re: Say NO! to the project of a windfarm in Mount Leinster
« on: May 24, 2024, 08:22:01 AM »
Oh! Is that back on the table?
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PSS / Re: XF5U “Flying Pancake” PSS
« on: May 16, 2024, 18:46:01 PM »
Hey Joe,
Not flown unfortunately, just 3 test launches as there was no wind for the PSS day, but got a special prize for it
Will fly it at Mount Leinster whenever the weather permits
Not flown unfortunately, just 3 test launches as there was no wind for the PSS day, but got a special prize for it
Will fly it at Mount Leinster whenever the weather permits
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Slope Soaring / Re: Mount Leinster Meeting - 13-14 April
« on: April 14, 2024, 15:53:26 PM »
Sorry to hear that Bill, hope you got better!
Yesterday, sun came out, and we left the slope at 18.30 after some last flights with the asw15. My good old friend
Was a brilliant day, at least for me anyway, with plenty of flying and very good company!
Today, we ended up 3 of us at the west slope. Wind was a strong SW, so that gave some odd conditions. But that what makes slope soaring interesting!
Nice flight with the asw15, Ralph with his mini Ellipse, and Chris his Micro Quark.
Left early, but with a smile! Good weekend!
Here are a few more photos. And some galaxies from the B&B with my new toy
Next weekend, Kerry for a week of slope soaring with the Frenchies, followed by the Macon PSS competition.
See you all in June!
Yesterday, sun came out, and we left the slope at 18.30 after some last flights with the asw15. My good old friend
Was a brilliant day, at least for me anyway, with plenty of flying and very good company!
Today, we ended up 3 of us at the west slope. Wind was a strong SW, so that gave some odd conditions. But that what makes slope soaring interesting!
Nice flight with the asw15, Ralph with his mini Ellipse, and Chris his Micro Quark.
Left early, but with a smile! Good weekend!
Here are a few more photos. And some galaxies from the B&B with my new toy
Next weekend, Kerry for a week of slope soaring with the Frenchies, followed by the Macon PSS competition.
See you all in June!
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Slope Soaring / Mount Leinster Meeting - 13-14 April
« on: April 13, 2024, 14:43:51 PM »
So, here we go again!
Pretty windy, and had a big shower, but so far, 10 pilots showed up from all over the Country
A bunch of flights done, now having a good social catch up. Blue sky is coming our way for an even better day!
Pretty windy, and had a big shower, but so far, 10 pilots showed up from all over the Country
A bunch of flights done, now having a good social catch up. Blue sky is coming our way for an even better day!
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Slope Soaring / Re: First meeting Mount L this weekend
« on: March 24, 2024, 22:03:20 PM »
Thanks all for coming over the 2 days for the first meeting of the year!
Saturday was cold and breezy, but plenty of flying done
Sunday was much calmer as planned, but unfortunately, rain predictions were correct, so as the wind shifting to South in the afternoon. At around 12 ish, slowly but surely, but if rain started, and wind slowly moved south. We all call it a day at 14.00.
Anyway, another very good weekend seeing old friends and some new ones!
Looking forward to the next meeting already!
Saturday was cold and breezy, but plenty of flying done
Sunday was much calmer as planned, but unfortunately, rain predictions were correct, so as the wind shifting to South in the afternoon. At around 12 ish, slowly but surely, but if rain started, and wind slowly moved south. We all call it a day at 14.00.
Anyway, another very good weekend seeing old friends and some new ones!
Looking forward to the next meeting already!