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Misceleanous / A flashback to 1939 in Phoenix Park

« on: April 02, 2020, 16:41:25 PM »

Here's a shot film of a flying event in the Phoenix Park in 1939. Think we could attract crowds like this today?
https://www.facebook.com/rodrigo.naotem/videos/2852707918145862/UzpfSTEwMDAwMDY4ODAwNjYwODpWSzoyOTIyOTg1MjM3NzU5Mjg1/

Does anyone recognise any of the fliers? I started flying 11 years after this and could have met some of them, but don't see anyone I recognise.

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Slope Soaring / Visiting Ireland

« on: May 31, 2018, 17:18:02 PM »

Hi:
I'll be visiting Ireland from June 1 to 20th and would like to get some flying in. I have a Wrait 48" sloper and a 1.8m Pulsar e.
Slope or flat land.   I'll be drifting between Dublin and Cork.
John O'Sullivan  IRL 26
email spinifex@eastlink.ca

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Slope Soaring / Hi from Eastern Canada

« on: August 31, 2014, 03:01:30 AM »

We had our informal annual Slopefest at our Lawrencetown slope today (continues tomorrow). This is a 98 foot bluff overlooking the Atlantic and is noted for steady winds.
Up to 10 am there was barely a puff, but as the day progressed winds built up to 47 kph. I am attaching some photos. We had 40  fliers and more than 60 models of all descriptions.  one of the highlights was a 1/4 scale Messersmith(SP?) originally built as a rubber powered model but now converted to R/C slope.
http://www.asrcm.ns.ca/gallery2014/Lawrencetown_2014.html

I will be heading to Ireland on Tuesday and will be bringing a couple of models with me, a 1.8m Pulsar Electric sailplane and a Hobby King Wraith 48" sloper. I am planning on attending the Sept 27 Mt. Leinster do and any other sloping I can get in, in Dublin and Cork.


My mobile number will be  0873964701
John O'Sullivan MACI IRL 26

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Slope Soaring / Visiting Ireland need flying contacts

« on: September 03, 2011, 22:03:54 PM »

Hi Everyone;
I am visiting Ireland from Canada, over the next six weeks and would like to meet up with some fliers. I am an old Paddy and a MACI member (IRL 26).
I brought a 1.8 m Pulsar Electric with me (most convenient to pack).
I will be spending most time in Dublin and Cork and west Cork.
Slope is fine. Am in Dublin for the next week or so.
Of course when I get to Cork, I'll be teaming up with my old flying buddies, Ralph, Kevin and Noel.  I've lost contact with the Dublin crowd and would like to do some flying there.
I was out flying in the 15 Acres today (first flew there in 1957) and enjoyed it very much.
My Mobile is 087 364 5531. Would appreciate the opportunity to fly, flat land or slope.
John O'Sullivan

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Slope Soaring / New Here!

« on: May 15, 2007, 18:38:35 PM »

Hi:
My name is John O'Sullivan, living on the east coast of Canada. My main interests are R/C Glider, Electrics and Free Flight.
I've been flying models since 1950, mostly FF and CL until early 70's when RC glider started to be a priority. I've been flying mostly electrics for the past 5 years (both E gliders and others).
Flew in Ireland up to 1966 when I started globe trotting. Also flew in Ireland during 1974 to 1979, and when I occasionally get back on holidays.
Looking forward to keeping in touch with current Irish flying trends.
Hi Ralph and Kevin.

John O'S
ww.windandwavemodels.com