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« Reply #15 on: May 09, 2011, 08:29:05 AM »
At present I am unable to attend the fly-in at the Big L.
I am gutted  :!:
Hope you all have a fantastic time, may the wind blow for you all.

Richard
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« Reply #16 on: May 11, 2011, 22:25:34 PM »
Weather for weekend looks o.k., so who will be up on Big L on the Saturday? :?:

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« Reply #17 on: May 11, 2011, 23:04:01 PM »
It will be Sunday for me. I think Sunday will have the better weather.

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« Reply #18 on: May 12, 2011, 16:49:02 PM »
Slight change of plan for me,……….I’ll probably be able to fly for a couple of hours on Saturday pm. :wink:

Winds are looking to be fair / moderate so we could have some reasonable lift on Saturday. :D

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« Reply #19 on: May 12, 2011, 22:58:10 PM »
sun for me too, hope to be there 11-ish. forecast shows generally nw winds but i can't remember which slope this is on. anyone remind me please?

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« Reply #20 on: May 13, 2011, 10:41:38 AM »
Sunday for Les and me too, sorry I did not get back to you Ger, I only saw the text this morn
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« Reply #21 on: May 13, 2011, 12:58:39 PM »
I have booked you a room Fred for sat night, will anyone be there on saturday morning, if so, I will be at the carpark around10.30-11.00am.

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« Reply #22 on: May 13, 2011, 14:37:08 PM »
Thanks a mil John :)

Yeah, I will be up there early I think (nobody's home!  :D )

See you all tomorrow!

Fred - Busys re-doing the fleet tonight!
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« Reply #23 on: May 13, 2011, 14:37:36 PM »
Oh, do I bring the BBQ ?  :D
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« Reply #24 on: May 13, 2011, 16:05:32 PM »
Hi Ger, which slope will be working best depends whether the winds are more northerly then west, or visa versa.

The north slope is at the tarmac car park, “Nine Stones.” (So called because there are nine small standing stones there. (Why nine? Because, evidently, from the very top of the mountain you can see nine counties……….but only on a very clear day :P )

Anyway, getting back to the question of slopes, the north slope is just a few paces from that car park.

On the other hand,……………….the west slope is at the area we were flying the last time you came. You’ll remember that we parked the cars by the side of the road, near some forestry areas and walked 80yds to the top of the slope. (You might also remember showing me how you fly that ridiculous ‘figure of eight’ by doing an inside loop on top of an outside loop……..which I can’t get any of my models to do. :!: )




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Oh, do I bring the BBQ ?  :D


I don't think the winds will be strong enough to fly it Fred,.....but the world loves a trier!!! :lol:

I hope to show my face there tomorrow around 2pm :D

Keith
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« Reply #25 on: May 13, 2011, 20:02:29 PM »
Hello all. Hope to see you all tomorrow mornin. Safe travels.

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« Reply #26 on: May 13, 2011, 22:49:20 PM »
HI everyone,

I hope to down at Mount Leinster early Sunday morning.  Looking forward to some nice flying.


Best regards,


Fergal

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« Reply #27 on: May 13, 2011, 23:43:21 PM »
thanks for the reminder keith. as regards the verticle 8's...it's all about speed management. try doing the inside loop before the outside one. 1st of all, climb high, then a high speed dive into the inside loop. the speed gained coming out of the that loop is used to push into the outside loop and then climb back to the top of that loop. be gentle on the sticks all the way through. try it, i think you'll like it!

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« Reply #28 on: May 14, 2011, 08:16:00 AM »
To all, have a great day today and hope to see you all tomorrow morning.  Bout 11.00 methinks

Joe, any luck with the aermacchi?
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« Reply #29 on: May 15, 2011, 18:51:36 PM »
HI Everyone,

I really had a great days flying today.  It was one of those days with so much lift that you could do anything you wanted without having to think about conserving energy or regaining height.  It was made all the better by bringing the Typhoon home in one piece.

Thank you an enjoyable event.


Best regards,


Fergal