glider fly-in, tountinna

[gerryb]

hi all and sundry (especially sundry!),

just a quick reminder....glider fly-in at tountinna on sat 12th june.  if weather refuses to co-operate, we'll move to sun 13th june (the next day).
hope to see as many as possible travel, with the new roads open it's not that far a drive.  anyone who needs directions can call me on 0863497493.

ps...dave promises BUNS BUNS BUNS!!!    

[rogallo]

Hi Ger, will be there saturday, what is it looking like? Where do we meet up? Goosers or on the hill.

See you and Dave ( with those lovely buns :oops: )

Ralph

[gerryb]

hi ralph,
forecast looks good for sat.  nw winds, so we should be at the top overlooking the lake.  check out  wind guru lough derg for fairly accurate  
wind direction.  wind strength may not be so accurate because we will be on the hill.  if you remember how to get to the top, go straight there.  if not, i can give you directions.  anyone else who needs directions can ring me on 086 3497493.  looking forward to a great day's flying, see you sat

[Alan_Perse]

I hope to be there also. Whats Tountinna like in a NW wind. Is it easy to land. Only been to Tountinna once. Never had the chance to fly.

[gerryb]

great flying site alan, long ridge, great drop off overlooking lough derg.  landing site good,  bog and heather.  a few uneven areas where you do have to be careful.  l have often landed the k13 here without any problems.  landing your k8 should be no trouble to you

[Alan_Perse]

Thanks Gerry. What time will everyone be at the slope?

[rogallo]

Cheers Ger, can get there on our own just follow the smell from the buns. See you in the morn then. Ralph

[joe]

Haven't been out fly for ages. Better get into the work shop and put some batteries on the charger.
See you all tomorrow.

[Eiretime]

Hi there,
Is there anyone coming from Dublin down to the fly in tomorrow? If somebody has some space for me and a glider that would be brilliant.

Thanks

ed

[gerryb]

alan,  some of us locals plan to be there around 10am.  previously, some of our eastern brethren have been flying for an hour at that stage!  something to do with the sun rising earlier in the east, so i'm told.

joe,  haven't spoken to you in ages, looking forward to meeting up with you tomorrow.  any info on who else might travel from that side of the world?

[rogallo]

4 of us traveling form Cork, Tom dunne not one of them though.
Will be there round 11

See you all there

Ralph

[Alan_Perse]

See you all there. I hope to be there at around 11:30 or 12:00.

[Eiretime]

Thanks Fergal for the offer of the lift. Not going to make to Tountinna this weekend unfortunately, shame to miss this one as it's such a great place to fly. Have fun Lads and hope you get some good flying in.

ed

[Peter]

Hope to make it from the east - early!!

[gerryb]

hi lads,

just a quick word to say thank you to everyone who travelled to tountinna today.   great to see so many glider enthusiasts gathered in the one spot.  what a fantastic day's flying!  i hope everyone enjoyed themselves as much as i did.  we fly here every wed evening during the summer.  if you're in the area, why not call by and say hello.  roll on the next fly-in.  thanks again lads.  gb