MACI 2009 Glide-In - Tountinna(Killaloe) - 13-14th June

Brian · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:54 am Post subject:

Hi Fred,
Keith is talking about British built 1950's engines Very Happy

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A more likely risk is of it breaking and dropping on the road as you drive along.
Have a good look as it may just be a hole. French metal in Irish weather

Fred · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 10:18 am Post subject:

Hi Brian,

True, even more, Keith might been talking about a Model T, who knows! Razz

Hmmm, I cannot weld it, I have nothing to do that, and Killaloe is a bit far from base if I have a problem with the car! Wall

That's it, I'm P*** off! Evil or Very Mad

French cars, definitively not used to that much humidity! Laughing

Happy Days · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:20 pm Post subject:

Personaly Fred, I wouldn't risk a long journey with a cracked manifold.

with a bit of luck, maybe one of the other Dublin based lads could give you a lift. I'm sure you wouldn't mind sitting on a roof rack would you Razz

Fred · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 12:38 pm Post subject:

Alright so, I'm done for tomorrow! Wall

Joe, fancy to pick me up ? think

Then, motorway almost all the way from Dublin...

Otherwise, I'll try to deal something with the wife to have her car, but I'll only bring small stuff so... Confused

DaveMc · Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 82 Location: Limerick

Fred, Ger and Myself will be there about 9am.

For anybody needing directions to the slope. Here goes.

1. Call me or Gerry if completely lost. Dave 086 8218746 Ger 086 3497493.

2. From the Main N7 Limerick to Dublin turn at the village of Bird hill. If travelling from the dublin direction you need to turn right at the main roundabout outside Birdhill. Signposted for Ballina/Kilalloo. If Travelling from the Limerick Direction you need to drive through Birdhill to the dublin side. Then turn left at the main roundabout for Ballina.

3. In Ballina you will have plenty space to park up and meet.

4. Head North through the village until you meet a tiny roundabout outside the Grocery store. Continue straight ahead at this roundabout.

5. You will then take the first right turn. You will know you are on the right path at this stage as the road takes a sudden uphill direction.

6. So the basic rule is KEEP RIGHT from now on. the next right turn is just opposite a small house on your left. He always has a boat parked there. There is a sign saying Graves of the Leinstermen straight ahead. Just turn right.

7. The road takes a downhill direction now to a very small bridge. Continue straight on.

8. Continue after the small bridge for about a mile or so. You will be doing some pretty decent uphill climbing now. The Next right turn is almost at the top. By now it will be very obvious that you need to turn right to get to the top of the hill. This turn is a very sharp and steep. It is almost a U turn in a 35degree uphill direction. 1st gear job!

9. Drive straight to the top. Car park at the top beside the transmission tower.

10. If lost refer to step 1. Wink

See you there.
Dave

Fred · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 2:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks a million Dave!
Crystal clear now! Very Happy

Happy Days · Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2009 9:36 pm Post subject:

The models are packed, the batteries are charged, and there's a 20Km/h breeze forecast for tomorrow Very Happy

Joe and I are meeting up around 07.30 with, I'm told, a 3 hour drive ahead of us.

I'm looking forward to this, and hoping to learn how the experts fly off Tountinna. (I can spell it, but I still can't pronounce it! Embarassed

) I've still got much to learn, so I'll be scrutinizing you local lads and expecting great things from you Applaude

So good luck to us all,........and to hell with the showers!!!

Keith.

joe · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 600 Location: Wexford

Big thanks to Dave and Gerry for their warm welcome as always and for showing us how it's done Munster style!

Great days flying. Decent lift, lots of pilots, all types for models from foamie wings to big scale aerobats. Bit of mayhem at times with all the pilots flying at once.

Gerry, Dave and Declan seemed to have gotten a taste for combat too. Should make for a good laugh next time round. Might be bad news for you though French man! You might consider reinforcing that P51!

Fred, Keith anyone?? We are relying on you for photos as usual

Unfortunately even with all the good flying and crack, I'm afraid to say many pilots did leave very disappointed. Sad

There can only be one explanation...

NO BUNS!!

Happy Days · Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2009 7:31 pm Post subject:

Afraid I didn't take my camera,.........OOOooopppss Sad

I'm sure I saw a big wide angle lense glinting in the sunshine, so someone must have some picies? Very Happy

Come on, don't be shy, own up! Who was the man with the camera? Applaude

DaveMc · Joined: 09 Sep 2008 Posts: 82 Location: Limerick

Hi guys,

Thanks for coming down. We all had a great days flying. The combat was great craic. We will definitely get some models ready for the next meet. The french war machine will be crushed. Twisted Evil

I had to eat all the buns myself back at the bakery on sat night. Man was I sick. They tasted sooooo goood though :-&

I might make it over on sat for the retroplane event. Just a day trip for me to see the models etc... Want to see Freds new Ka1 fly.

thanks again for coming over. Thanks Kieth for letting me fly your Skua! brilliant fun.

cheers
Dave