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Slope Soaring / New 2022 logo
« on: December 09, 2021, 11:57:38 AM »
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During the start of the 2020 hicup, I decided to treat myself to a Model Studio LO 100 1/3 scale. Here are a few pics and words as I go along. Fred built one of these over 10 years ago and his pics can be seen in the scale gallery https://www.gliderireland.net/Articles/Lo100.htm
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Slope Soaring / 3D print HELP
« on: October 23, 2021, 11:18:28 AM »
Hi,
can anyone print a few of these for me please?
I ordered the rest of the bits and forgot these.
Cheers
Ralph
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:806001
can anyone print a few of these for me please?
I ordered the rest of the bits and forgot these.
Cheers
Ralph
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:806001
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Slope Soaring / Last meeting of the year Oct 2/3
« on: September 06, 2021, 07:33:16 AM »
Well,
not a bad year all things considered. Anyone interested in traveling to Mount L on the 2nd and 3rd of Oct?
so far,
Me,
Fred......
not a bad year all things considered. Anyone interested in traveling to Mount L on the 2nd and 3rd of Oct?
so far,
Me,
Fred......
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Thermal / Flat field / INteresting launch technique, IAA approved?
« on: June 30, 2021, 08:53:44 AM »36
Events / ISR dates 2021
« on: June 23, 2021, 08:02:39 AM »
Hello everyone,
I was hoping to run an aerotow event in Brinny (Cork) again this year, subject to the CMAC hosting us again.
Anyone interested
Fri 30 July to 2nd Aug
Also looking at a weekend at Mount Leinster 28/29 Aug and maybe 1/2nd Oct.
Any thoughts or interest?
Ralph
I was hoping to run an aerotow event in Brinny (Cork) again this year, subject to the CMAC hosting us again.
Anyone interested
Fri 30 July to 2nd Aug
Also looking at a weekend at Mount Leinster 28/29 Aug and maybe 1/2nd Oct.
Any thoughts or interest?
Ralph
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Slope Soaring / Robbe Vampir
« on: April 07, 2021, 14:41:30 PM »
Well something new to keep me out of trouble
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Thermal / Flat field / Blanik Pylon conversion
« on: March 16, 2021, 11:19:15 AM »
I have been flying this Blanik which has passed from a friend of Flamingo flyer to Flamingo F to Fred and to me. A great machine which performs well in all conditions.
Well I decided to see what I could do with it on a flat field so voila one Pylon added. Now waiting to get to the field.
R
Well I decided to see what I could do with it on a flat field so voila one Pylon added. Now waiting to get to the field.
R
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Slope Soaring / Slope flying petition
« on: March 16, 2021, 09:07:38 AM »
Hi Everyone,
I came across this this morning and it looks like something we might consider backing here since all of us are affected by the new EU rules and regs.
https://ig-hangflug.eu/petition
Open it using Chrome to get an English translation if required.
Ralph
I came across this this morning and it looks like something we might consider backing here since all of us are affected by the new EU rules and regs.
https://ig-hangflug.eu/petition
Open it using Chrome to get an English translation if required.
Ralph
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Slope Soaring / Meeting Calender
« on: February 07, 2021, 10:46:37 AM »
Hi everyone,
what do people thing about a few provisional dates in August? One or two weekends?
Any thoughts
Ralph
what do people thing about a few provisional dates in August? One or two weekends?
Any thoughts
Ralph
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Slope Soaring / Club subs 2021
« on: February 07, 2021, 10:44:48 AM »
Club membership and MACI fees now due. 85 Euro no increase from last year.
I contacted MACI and they have informed me there will be no change in subscriptions for this year.
Email me for SEPA transfer details if you need to.
Please note you must attend one meeting a year to obtain membership
Please see that MACI are requesting ALL members to submit a new membership form to the Club Sec (Me) with the membership fee
My address is
Ralph McCarthy
21 Cluain na Croise
Crossbarry
Co. Cork
T12K2EV
I contacted MACI and they have informed me there will be no change in subscriptions for this year.
Email me for SEPA transfer details if you need to.
Please note you must attend one meeting a year to obtain membership
Please see that MACI are requesting ALL members to submit a new membership form to the Club Sec (Me) with the membership fee
My address is
Ralph McCarthy
21 Cluain na Croise
Crossbarry
Co. Cork
T12K2EV
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Slope Soaring / Happy Christmas
« on: December 24, 2020, 09:01:25 AM »
Happy Christmas to everyone here. Hopefully we will all get nice goodies for Christmas but most of all a bit of flying in the New Year.
Here s to 2021
Ralph
Here s to 2021
Ralph
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For Sale / Graupner MC-26 tx and rx for sale
« on: November 16, 2020, 17:43:23 PM »
Hi everyone,
Graupner MC-26 for sale, almost used, well once, not for me unfortunately. Yours for only 350 euro, can ship to you in Ireland FOC.
Nice piece of kit for Christmas
Pictures and more information by PM
Cheers
Ralph
Graupner MC-26 for sale, almost used, well once, not for me unfortunately. Yours for only 350 euro, can ship to you in Ireland FOC.
Nice piece of kit for Christmas
Pictures and more information by PM
Cheers
Ralph
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IAA - NOTAM - TRAs / NEW IAA REGISTRATION SCHEME
« on: October 27, 2020, 07:49:15 AM »
Please read tbe notice from MACI. I will try to answer your questions afterwards
To all Members:
Since 2018 MACI have been working with the IAA to establish
regulations for the flying of Model Aircraft in Ireland. We have been
very successful in protecting the existing facilities we have enjoyed over many years. Over
that time we were required to register all our models individually in line with many other
countries around the world.
Changes have been made recently which means that flying and operating model Aircraft in
Ireland is now subject to the European Union Regulation 2019/947
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) supervises and implements the Regulation in Ireland. The
IAA also provides guidance for operating and flying model aircraft in order to ensure public
safety. The Regulation allows registered operators and pilots to fly their models across the
EU. You must register as an “Operator” if your model aircraft weighs over 250 grams or if it
has a camera or sensor.
The principal change for MACI members is the closing of the old scheme since 1st Oct 2020
and individual models no longer require registration. The new system is based on registering
the “Pilot” and then all your models will carry that single Unique ID.
For many this will be a great saving in time and expense. Until 31st December 2020 we are in
a transisition phase with either system complying with the regulations. From 1st January it
will be illegal to fly a model aircraft unless carrying the registration number provided by the
new EU system.
We are encouraging MACI members to avail of the IAA offer for a limited period until
November 30th to register as an “Operator” for a fee of €5.
As per the EU Regulation this will be valid for two years. From November 30th 2020 the fees
will increase to €30 for a two year operator registration certificate.
The initial application process is started by logging onto MySRS portal on the IAA Website
using the link https://mysrs.iaa.ie/auth/sign-up
There are many help videos and examples on the IAA site should you need assistance.
We are putting together a more detailed guide with the application process for MACI
members but in the meantime please try the system yourself, many will have no issues.
Some important pieces of information you will require initially are:
For the Insurance Question please use “MACI Insurance”
For the Category Question please use “A3”
You are not required to take the “Test Questions”
To all Members:
Since 2018 MACI have been working with the IAA to establish
regulations for the flying of Model Aircraft in Ireland. We have been
very successful in protecting the existing facilities we have enjoyed over many years. Over
that time we were required to register all our models individually in line with many other
countries around the world.
Changes have been made recently which means that flying and operating model Aircraft in
Ireland is now subject to the European Union Regulation 2019/947
The Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) supervises and implements the Regulation in Ireland. The
IAA also provides guidance for operating and flying model aircraft in order to ensure public
safety. The Regulation allows registered operators and pilots to fly their models across the
EU. You must register as an “Operator” if your model aircraft weighs over 250 grams or if it
has a camera or sensor.
The principal change for MACI members is the closing of the old scheme since 1st Oct 2020
and individual models no longer require registration. The new system is based on registering
the “Pilot” and then all your models will carry that single Unique ID.
For many this will be a great saving in time and expense. Until 31st December 2020 we are in
a transisition phase with either system complying with the regulations. From 1st January it
will be illegal to fly a model aircraft unless carrying the registration number provided by the
new EU system.
We are encouraging MACI members to avail of the IAA offer for a limited period until
November 30th to register as an “Operator” for a fee of €5.
As per the EU Regulation this will be valid for two years. From November 30th 2020 the fees
will increase to €30 for a two year operator registration certificate.
The initial application process is started by logging onto MySRS portal on the IAA Website
using the link https://mysrs.iaa.ie/auth/sign-up
There are many help videos and examples on the IAA site should you need assistance.
We are putting together a more detailed guide with the application process for MACI
members but in the meantime please try the system yourself, many will have no issues.
Some important pieces of information you will require initially are:
For the Insurance Question please use “MACI Insurance”
For the Category Question please use “A3”
You are not required to take the “Test Questions”
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Slope Soaring / Important Notice for Tountinna Flyers from Sept 2020
« on: August 25, 2020, 17:04:05 PM »Dear Ralph,
Many thanks for taking my call this afternoon. We will add your email to the weekly flight plan email also. Please find some information below and attached in relation to the Tellus Survey. We would be grateful if you could share this information with your members.
As mentioned, , the Tellus Survey is a nationwide programme that collects geochemical and geophysical data on rocks, soil and water across Ireland to help us sustainably manage the environment, natural resources and protect public health in the future.
To collect this data, the latest phase of the survey will involve an aircraft flying at low heights from September 2020 until the end of the year (weather permitting) over Counties Laois, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Waterford, and neighbouring parts of Kildare, Carlow, Offaly and Cork. The Tellus website – www.tellus.ie – is updated weekly with the planned flight schedule if you want to know more information.
The aircraft will fly at a low level of 60 metres over rural areas (approximately eight times the height of a standard two storey house), rising to 240 metres over urban areas. The sound of the plane is similar to that of a passing lorry and it may startle sensitive livestock, such as horses, pedigree cattle, sheep-in-lamb and poultry flocks.
As it is vital to raise public awareness of the project, particularly amongst farmers and animal owners, the Tellus team is continuing to deliver an ongoing communications campaign across the regions. In advance of the survey starting, we want to inform all relevant and interested stakeholders that the Tellus Survey will be taking place. We would appreciate your help and support in disseminating this information to your members and networks.
As an aid, please find attached the latest information pack that includes more information about the Tellus Survey, FAQs, images of the aircraft and latest fly zone, and suggested social media and website posts to inform your networks.
If you have any concerns about the survey, particularly if you own sensitive livestock, or if you are interested in finding out more about the project, you can contact the Tellus Freephone information line on 1800 45 55 65 or visit www.tellus.ie. You can also follow Tellus on twitter @TellusGSI.
Do not hesitate to get in touch if you need any further information.
Best regards,
Aiveen Finn
Tellus Survey Project Team