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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024

« Last post by gerryb on January 31, 2024, 21:40:47 PM »

Hi Ralph,
After further discussions with Shannon MFC hierarchy, we have decided to add a 2nd date for a glider guider’s gathering on Tountinna.
 
We plan to gather on Saturday 7th September, so you might please add this date to your calendar.

As usual, all GG’s and glider types welcome to attend.

Regards, Gerry B

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For Sale / Re: FrSky X8R and RX8R Receivers

« Last post by rogallo on January 28, 2024, 17:12:12 PM »

Richard will take the others, SVP

Ralph

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For Sale / Re: FrSky X8R and RX8R Receivers

« Last post by Fred on January 27, 2024, 14:51:36 PM »

All yours

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For Sale / Re: FrSky X8R and RX8R Receivers

« Last post by benshell on January 26, 2024, 21:50:56 PM »

Hi Fred, I'll take the 3 pros ,hold on to them for the
 mount Leinster meet

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For Sale / ASW17 fully molded

« Last post by Fred on January 25, 2024, 11:50:09 AM »

Hi all,

I might regret it, but I need room!

For sale is my 4.2m ASW17 fully molded with Carbon re-enforcements. Mine is marked as Robbe, but it was marketed under a couple of names, like

Comes fully equipped with all the servos, landing gear,  flaps, airbrakes, tow release and a home made SLS (not by me!).

The SLS is currently removed as I wanted to fly it as a glider only. But easy to re-install (4 bolts)

I can't say much more as I never flew it! (I know, I know  ) but glider is in mint condition, and the only deviation from the kit is the SLS opening (not a fan!)

SLS is home made I believe and made of aluminum and very sturdy. Comes with everything. I know nothing about electrics, so whatever batteries you'll need, I don't know

If my luggage scale is accurate, weight (without SLS) is about 6.9Kgs

750€

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Slope Soaring / Re: ISR dates 2024

« Last post by Fred on January 25, 2024, 11:23:31 AM »

I'll be there for all

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The French Corner / Re: Voler secteur Clonbur Leenan Clifden

« Last post by Fred on January 25, 2024, 11:10:28 AM »

Bonjour Paddy,

Malheureusement, je connais pas trop le coin. J'ai volé plus au nord ou plus au sud

Pour l'assurance FFAM, elle fonctionne a l'étranger, par contre, je ne me souviens plus si c'est que sur les terrains/pentes agrées ou partout.

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For Sale / FrSky X8R and RX8R Receivers

« Last post by Fred on January 25, 2024, 11:07:26 AM »

Hi all,

For sale a couple of X8R receivers.

Rx8R Pro: 35€ each SOLD
X8R: 30€ each

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The French Corner / Re: Voler secteur Clonbur Leenan Clifden

« Last post by Paddy Brittany on January 21, 2024, 17:40:06 PM »

Thanks Ralph, unfortunately Achill is a tad far I'd rather fly somewhere in Connemara or South Mayo. Would be delighted if I could find a kindred soul to fly with me, there's a club in Headford that I contacted but they do not seem to do gliders. Looking at the IAA legal stuff it seems that if my planes are duly registered in France and I am also registered as an operator I can legally fly in Ireland.
To quote the IAA document:
Cross-border operations/operations outside the State of registration
In accordance with the principle of harmonisation across the EU, the regulations
make provisions for UAS to be flown in other EU Member States with relatively
minimal burden on the UAS operator.
For the ‘Open’ category things are very straightforward and unmanned
aircraft can be operated in exactly the same way as they would be in their
‘parent State’ (i.e. no further contact with the IAA). Obviously, any
airspace restrictions that are applicable in the State where the flight is
being conducted must be complied with. The registration and the remote
pilot competence valid in the parent State are applicable, but details
should be carried at all times and made available to any enforcement
authorities, if requested.

I am enquiring with the French Federation Aeromodelisme regarding applicability of their insurance abroad.
Cheers
Paddy Brittany

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The French Corner / Re: Voler secteur Clonbur Leenan Clifden

« Last post by rogallo on January 21, 2024, 14:37:48 PM »

Salut Paddy,

Achill has a few spots to fly up in Connemara, I think if you have foam models you have plenty of coastal spots to fly.

Tight lines

Ralph