Club House > Road trips

Anyone for flying this weekend (26/27 Feb)

(1/4) > >>

Happy Days:
The winds are looking set for a spot of flying on the Big L this weekend! :D
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

Navigation

[0] Message Index

[#] Next page