outkast Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 The weather is looking good for the flagpole on sunday, 6-8 mph winds with broken cloud, anyone thinking of flying this weekend? Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I know Mike is going to be there. More than Likely Colin 2 as well. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted March 12, 2009 Author Share Posted March 12, 2009 Sweet, cheers Si, as long as I am not standing around on my own looking like a billy no mates LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spigot Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 I will be there sunday Might have a look see what the weather is like tomorrow if anyone is up for a play Colin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 12, 2009 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Should be there around 1130 - 1200 Dave. Mike. Weather at mo is looking pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Already commited to Weston Beach with my mate that lives there so if anyone wants to join us then shout and we'll arrage a meeting point! Wind down there should be a smooth 3-4mph all day and miles of take off and landing space! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted March 13, 2009 Author Share Posted March 13, 2009 Already commited to Weston Beach with my mate that lives there so if anyone wants to join us then shout and we'll arrage a meeting point! Wind down there should be a smooth 3-4mph all day and miles of take off and landing space! sounds great Malcs, I would love to join you but weston for me is a good 3 hour drive, as it is lambourn is 2 hours. Let me know when you are doing it again and I will atempt the trip. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 I'm looking good for Sunday at the flagpole. It has been far too long since I felt the wind beneath my feet Stuart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Is it just me or was it one of those excellent days today, I think we had 13 motors at one point and most were in the air and then queueing up to land perfect conditions and great company. Will have some pics in my blog asap..... also nice to meet you Dave, looked like you enjoyed it. Am tempted to take tomorrow off work - another nice forecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slim Posted March 15, 2009 Share Posted March 15, 2009 Yes Dan, it was one of those great days. Apart from Mike who's motor died - again. S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 looks like you all had a great day!!!! my eyes were looking towards the sky all day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcs Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Wish I'd joined you lot now, had a poxy half hour in the morning from a field north of Weston whilst we waiting for tide to go out and then headed down the beach and parawaited for the wind to drop below 12mph but it never did, apparently just a few miles in land it was completely still, oh well, ya live and learn, at least I managed to get one in and do another bloody awful landing straight on to my arse!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 Your not wrong Dan it really was a top day, got 2 great flights in myself, first one was my longest yet, around one and a half hours, went up to the white house and out over the wind turbines back around over ashdown house etc, apart from being a bit lumpy early on it was fantastic, met some great people from the site, the sun shone, everyone seemed to get airbourne ok and land safely, to be honest I was crapping my pants before my first flight as the wind was changing direction by the minute and much more experienced pilots than me we having a bit of a trying time, not only that but there were a few spectators, I thought, if I make a hash of this I am going to look a right tool, but both reverse launches went as good as as I could have wished and I was up and away, not only that but I nailed both my landings too, I think I have got over my initial problems of braking too early, my second flight was around 3.30 and things above had calmed a little,it was silky smooth, myself and collin flew out to the white horse and then returned at low level, observing the 5oo ft rule of course I tried out my GPS and even managed a few pics, al in all a great day, I only had one small problem when my carb kept leaking fuel out of the air filter so will have to take a look at that Bring on a few more like that I say Heres some pics Just a general shot a couple of ashdown house A happy chap later in the day and just for Dan, the now obligatory "dirty boot" shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 These are some great pics dave! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 These are some great pics dave! Hopefully mate the next ones I take will be flying alongside yourself. Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazer1981 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Oh yes, dont you worry about that! Thats a certainty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I too had a very lovely day on Sunday, I am a recent convert from Para - gli/waiting - to motoring - in order to complete the sex change - transition, one only needs to see ones wing being overtaken at high speed by a reflexer ,(Dan) to see how the other half live. At which point I just had to have macey2kk's wing thanks. There is nothing quite like the feeling of pulling up the trimmers for the first time my speed was 25mph on the way to the white horse and 40 on the way back yipee. Charlie kindly took this lovely photo, if only I knew how to post it PS weather brilliant all week Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbirdyxx Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Hi ALL Heres a few clips from Sunday. Enjoy Paul & Kay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Man thats cool...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_jones Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Wow whats cool is seeing me on there (red Fusion wing), didnt think I actually had an audience other than Colin, let alone it being filmed My launch actually looks pretty rubbish. I am wearing a helmet cam and have the footage from the hot seat - bit boring though really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 19, 2009 Share Posted March 19, 2009 It looks like loads of fun was had by all that day! Tis the season to be jolly. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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