Author Topic: Sunday 15th Feb (Read 18171 times)

Fred · « **on:** February 13, 2009, 13:09:53 PM »

Finally !

Weather is looking good for Kilakee on Sunday !
SWW winds, just the cloud cover is the unknown...

But I'll be there !

Who's coming ?

Happy Days · « **Reply #1 on:** February 13, 2009, 16:29:52 PM »

Oooooo, can I come please

But,..mmmmm.....er.....how do I get there?

I'll probably be coming up the N11.

(I was out on Mt. L. today but there was very little lift. I think my model was carried a greater distance that it flew today. Phew!)

David Kelly · « **Reply #2 on:** February 13, 2009, 17:00:48 PM »

Yep, think I should be able to make it. What time are you thinking of going!

Fred · « **Reply #3 on:** February 13, 2009, 19:34:20 PM »

Hey Dave ! long time no see !

I'll try to make it as early as possible (well, baby poping depending

)
Let's say at around 1 pm ? :?:

Keith, will be good to see you

, but there is an incertainty about the cloud cover :?: I don't really want you to do all that driving for nothing, but I can update you on the situation in the morning

Well, we can always end up in a pub or at home for a hot tea/coffee !

Easy to get there, on the N11, take the M50 northbound, and take the exit for Firehouse, and follow Tallaght. At the second roundabout, you will see a sign for Keelakee... Always go up ! After the panoramic view (there is a car park, you can't miss it !) drive for about 1 or 2 miles, we are here.. A car park, with the valley on your right hand side...

If you have google earth, you have the kmz file at this page : http://www.gliderireland.net/AroundDublin.htm

You can give me a call from anywhere, and I'll come to collect you !

Wind is forcasted to be around the 20km/h...So everything should fly !

Peter · « **Reply #4 on:** February 13, 2009, 20:38:30 PM »

Hi everyone,

Cloud permitting I'll try and get up to Kilakee around 2ish Sunday. Just out a few times since Christmas - several very cold sessions at Glencree and Kilakee. Looking forward to some better weather and some more comfortable conditions...roll on spring.

Hey Fred - great work on the Ka1. Still tinkering with the B4 - its got a cockpit and canopy now but is still uncovered. Need some good weather for some serious outdoor sandying (I've no garage/shed - so all building takes place in the house - sanding and glass fibre work are not popular!).

See you.

Peter

David Kelly · « **Reply #5 on:** February 14, 2009, 18:35:01 PM »

Hey Fred,
Yep, sorry I haven't been around for a while. Am looking foward to some nice flying tomorrow, hope the weather holds up. See you all around 1 o clock.

Anybody know if Joe is coming?

Cheers
David

Alan_Perse · « **Reply #6 on:** February 14, 2009, 20:48:19 PM »

Hi all. Unfortunataly I won't be able to make it. Next time perhaps.
Don't forget to take some photos. I'd say there would still be snow up there.

Fred · « **Reply #7 on:** February 14, 2009, 22:42:06 PM »

No worries David, all busy ! Haven't flown much so far too ! :!: :!:

Joe will not be here, he is hidding somewhere

Hopefully next time !
Will be at the slope at 1pm too so.

I can still see some snow on the mountain, less today than yesterday tho... But hopefully, we will have some, can do some nice photos !

Peter, so far, weather is holding, fingers crossed now ! Charging a few gliders right now

Cycling a few batteries, some needed it ! :roll:

See you all tomorrow !

Happy Days · « **Reply #8 on:** February 15, 2009, 09:12:35 AM »

Fred; I've got clear blue skies but only a light breeze here in Wexford What's it like in your neck of the woods?

Fred · « **Reply #9 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:32:17 AM »

Hey Keith,
So far all good here !

Cloud cover seems ok, and good wind ! Should hold for the day

finally, some good flying ahead !
you can call me for an update later if you want

haydenc · « **Reply #10 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:42:10 AM »

Not a lot of wind in East Meath either. Some low cloud about. Can't see if Wicklow mountains are covered in cloud.

Forecast is for the cloud base to rise.
So.
Maybe I will just pack gliders in the car and gate crash the event.

Yous would'nt mind would yous ??

The Discus is'nt ready yet. But. The Stargazer and the 1.2 Fling are just itchen to go.

Maybe I should stay at home and wash the car or something.

Cha

:lol: :lol:

Fred · « **Reply #11 on:** February 15, 2009, 10:53:06 AM »

Hey Cha,

Of course, no problem !

The more, the merrier !

I'll be up there at around 1pm!
So far, the clouds seems to be higher than the top, and blowing NNW-NWW

And let the rain wash your car !

haydenc · « **Reply #12 on:** February 15, 2009, 11:11:58 AM »

:clap: :clap: :clap:
Ok Fred.
Will be good to meet up.
Will prob be there by 1.
Not sure how long it will take.
Think I know the place anyhow.
I have Dave's mobile no and can give him a buzz if I cant find yous.
Hi Dave if you are still around.
See you in the afternoon

Cha

Happy Days · « **Reply #13 on:** February 15, 2009, 11:35:40 AM »

Thanks for all the info Fred.

I'm not confident that the breeze is going to keep up for the day, and I've nothing that flys in light condx, :cry: so I'll give it a miss today. I'll have to wait until later in the year before I see your happy smiling face again. (By then you should be a daddy x2)

Hope you all have a good days flying up there. Here in the sunny S.E. I'll be flying models with those little whirly things on the front of them.

See Y'

Keith

Fred · « **Reply #14 on:** February 15, 2009, 12:08:42 PM »

Aaaaaahhhh Keith :cry: :cry:

So far, all good, good wind and sunny !

I bring the club's EasyGlider you would have taken it if the wind were going down...

Hopefully next time now.. Still no signs of the baby, but I'm on call for the afternoon... Don't be surprised if you see me running in a panic !

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