Anyone for flying this weekend (26/27 Feb)

[Happy Days]

The winds are looking set for a spot of flying on the Big L this weekend!
If the forecasts are to be believed the west slope could be usable for gentle flying on Saturday.
On Sunday the wind is supposed to be a little stronger and from the NW. This could mean the west slope would be flyable again, or, if the wind was more north then west, (if you get my drift) then the north slope could be usable.

 There could be a slight awkwardness there however, because the Paragliding lads like to use that north slope.(They don’t seem to be able to use the west slope.)
They tend to assemble in the early afternoon. So if the wind is from the north I’d suggest getting there early on if you want clear skies to fly in.

This ‘clash of use’ seems to be a sign of the times as more and more people take to the skies. :!:  



Oh well,…..poo happens

Keith

[Aidan]

Maybe it's time to take up paragliding so you have something to do if/when they're using the airspace!

I just might.

[Happy Days]

Yea’ right :clap: ……….Rather like that comic video, “Hitlers Foamie” :lol:

K.

[JohnPearson]

Hi Keith

Looks good for this weekend, Richard,Andrew,myself and hopefully big Bill will be flying Moneymore slopes this Saturday. We have had a talk to some of the paragliders in the past who use these slopes, and most are willing to cooperate with the RC pilots, however there are the odd dick heads who spoil it for everyone!!!

[Happy Days]

That’s a good outcome John.

Although I don’t believe there have been any formal discussions between the paragliders/Hang gliders here, generally we co-exist.

The problem, as you say, is that there are sometimes the ’rouge’ elements. So, I find myself constantly looking around the skies considering if any paragliders are likely to get too close to my model. After a time I get tired of ‘defensive flying’ and pack up. Then the paragliders have the sky to themselves.
That’s why I prefer west or south winds, those slopes are always paraglide-free on big L.

So, enjoy your day up on Moneymore and I hope it’s a little more windy for you than it is here at this moment. I think for me, it’s going to be a day for big winged models, not much lift so far.

Good luck lads,

Keith

[Richard Boyd]

Just in from a brilliant afternoon at moneymore.
Just John and myself made it !
The other 2 are saving themselves for Mount Leinster!

Winds were 20mph plus !!!!!!!!!!

Amazing lift on the North West slope :clap:

Only got a few snaps as flying came first.
Here is my old mate JP , what a laugh we had.

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Richard

[Happy Days]

Good to see it Richard. Thanks for the picies (Such a good looking pair of  dudes - :?:  )

Not sure what BB (Big Bill) and Andrew think they are saving themselves for?? Surely, practise makes perfect, doesn’t it?

I also had a good time. Sorry no picies, it’s hard to photograph and fly. The wind was slightly more westerly down here, straight onto the slope at between 30 and 50 Km/h over the two to three hours I was there.
Phase 6, Whisper (2 mtr mouldy) with full ballast,  and a 4 mtr ASW all had an aerial view of Big L. today.
A bit chilly up there, I could really feel the difference when the sun went behind the clouds that kept passing by, but that’s all part of the fun.

If the wind stays like this I might even venture up there again tomorrow for a while.

Anyway, glad to see someone’s getting some flying in lads. (I think those guys in the West are still in hibernation. WAKEY WAKEY! Is there any life west of Tipperary?  )

K.

[gerryb]

hi keith et al.. (whoever al is!!!), no gliding just yet for us. we're still in power model mode. the next few weeks should see the start of our glider season get going. great to see the first of the gliders appearing, hope ye all had a great time

[billscottni]

Hi Keith,
I had some work done on my back midweek and could barely make the end of the garden path, let alone jump around on hills.  
I have been out this year though an dif the weather permits hope to be out next week before Big L  

[Happy Days]

Glad you’ve made it out a bit this year Bill. You’ve been having a bit of a hard time haven’t you, knee, back, Ex wives.

Lets hope 2011 has something better for you

Keith

[billscottni]

Knee is great, Bad back & ex - wife......................never going away!

[Richard Boyd]

Hi Keith,
I had some work done on my back midweek and could barely make the end of the garden path, let alone jump around on hills.  
I have been out this year though an dif the weather permits hope to be out next week before Big L  

Hi Bill , hope all is going well for you and you are resting before the road trip to Mt. L


As for the ex , woo her back !

BENIFITS

You will have more money !

Also you will spend more time in the workshop, (escaping the Misses)

She will nurse maid you through your illness.

She will make you a lovely pack lunch for your trips to the slope.

She will warm the bed for you after a cold evening spent in the workshop.

No more washing and ironing clothes

No more cooking and cleaning

Go for it Bill


Richard









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[billscottni]

NOT A B****Y CHANCE Richard  :x

I'd be inside for murder within a week, the woman still drives me nuts and we're not amrried anymore :evil:

[JohnPearson]

Hi Dick, with a wife that does all them things, you must have entered the TWILIGHT ZONE !!!! :lol:  :lol:  :lol:

[Happy Days]

As for the ex , woo her back !

BENIFITS

You will have more money !

Also you will spend more time in the workshop, (escaping the Misses)

She will nurse maid you through your illness.

She will make you a lovely pack lunch for your trips to the slope.

She will warm the bed for you after a cold evening spent in the workshop.

No more washing and ironing clothes

No more cooking and cleaning

Go for it Bill


Richard









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You recon, Richard??
Tell me,....just what planet do you come from? : :?: