Guest Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Horray! Snow!! Your more than likely all bored of it by now but this is our first real snow. Just need it to stop now so I can go for a fly and get some awesome pictures. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neilc Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 It's coming down steady here in London, and already about 3" deep!!........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I know you have been looking forward to this since before Christmas - Enjoy!!! Just had a quick thought (happens occasionally! ). The weather forecast and sky looked flyable but there was still the occasional, unexpected snow shower so I reluctantly decided not to fly. Flying in rain/showers has been discussed on here a fair bit, but I was trying to imagine being caught out by a snow shower. I know that our wings work on positive internal pressure which might keep some snow out, but inevitably some will get into or on top of the wing and as it can't run away like rain it wouldn't take long to build up. This would get heavy, creating a less than healthy situation. After some thought I decided that if I ever got caught out by a snow shower I would look for a safe place to land (big enough to take off again from if the snow stopped) and get my feet safely on the ground. Any thoughts? Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 After some thought I decided that if I ever got caught out by a snow shower I would look for a safe place to land (big enough to take off again from if the snow stopped) and get my feet safely on the ground.Ian. The only option I would think. I haven't flown when it's been snowing, as it is now over here, and wouldn't while it's still coming down or likely. Cheers, Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommcb6016 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 we have 8-10inches here and still coming down ! I got stuck this moning and had to get towed home by my neighbors 4x4 I HATE SNOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have just been making good use of my ultra chunky rubbered, 4x4. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alan_k Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Oooh er Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Just made a snow pilot...decided not to drag the motor out of the garage though !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 Just made a snow pilot...decided not to drag the motor out of the garage though !! Cant be a picture from you Dan cause there aint any boots in the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 No flying possible, so I went ski touring today up at the White Horse on the Ridgeway. Great fun! Weather looks like it could be good on Friday and I think I will have the afternoon off, so I will be in touch Simon. Keen to fly my new Fusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 This is what we got up to. Amazing how much fun you can have with a bit of snow, a wooden pallet and a 4.0 litre jeep! [youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dantheman Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 Like it !! Simon is it cold enough for you ? just watched the news, -18C at Benson last night !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 This is what we got up to. Amazing how much fun you can have with a bit of snow, a wooden pallet and a 4.0 litre jeep![youtubevideo] [/youtubevideo] Looks like you had fun Ian. How much snow is there up at Bicknor and is it drifting yet? See that they are forecasting some wind for us and I know how it can hit you up there. I have been stranded up at Hazelstreet a few times in the past. Kind regards Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irm750 Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We have about 9" of snow with a bit of drifting. Nothing that my old series 3 landrover can't handle! Been out working in it, although couldn't really use the van even if I wanted to after some dozy cow slammed into the back of me in yesterday evenings blizzard. Took nearly 4 hours to get from Sheerness to Detling (about 17 miles) last night due to jack-knifed lorries and wheel spinning rear wheel drive cars blocking the road! Take care, Ian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 We have about 9" of snow with a bit of drifting. Nothing that my old series 3 landrover can't handle! Been out working in it, although couldn't really use the van even if I wanted to after some dozy cow slammed into the back of me in yesterday evenings blizzard. Took nearly 4 hours to get from Sheerness to Detling (about 17 miles) last night due to jack-knifed lorries and wheel spinning rear wheel drive cars blocking the road! Take care, Ian. I got caught up in the queues around Bluebell hill yesterday evening. Not fun at all! If we get wind and snow at the weekend and it is managable, I may take a drive over your way and see if I can get some pictures of the drifts in the lanes. Got some real good ones back in the snows of 87. During the bad one in the 90's, spent two nights with my kids skating around the old duck house on Bredgar pond. Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriane Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Hi Simon, looks like fun! Have you flown yet - cant see any photos posted? Still looking forward to some nice weather for a firs flight...... I can hope.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 Is anyone going to going up to lanborne this weekend for a fly?? Are the roads ok up to the flag pole or the new field. I am itching to get up in the snow and do some ground/snow skimming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 There will be a couple of us flying from the back of the house on Sunday if the winds are low enough. Your welcome of course. SW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 ok cool I will have to give you a ring sunday morning as i dont know where that is. post code??? Fingers crossed for the wind to drop windfinder is saying 5mph north Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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