morgy Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 HI Right i want to do the crossing again.... I know seymore wants to do it again and i know luke wishes to complete it this time!!!! So as we now have a perfect field for the crossing i think it is now time to try to see if we can get a group together to do it.. As with most of our trips it is going to be a last minute thing IE "if it's on we go" so please only people that can be around at a couple of days notice put your hands up.. It is going to have to be an early start and poss with light N/NE and the chance of a nice sea breeze so we can fly the cliff's again We are going to have to have small groups depending on the type of machine you fly and with a poss fuel stop if you got a 2stroke. Both i an seymore made it on one tank with plenty to spare but we did have a strong tail wind on the way home "ground speed of 100kph @ 3000ft" If you join us and you have engine trouble etc you will be left to make your own way back to the ferry "as long as your not hurt that is" and some one will collect you from the terminal at gosport. so bring enough money to get back!!!! I think it is going to have to be in june/july some time so plenty of time to sort things out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bholleran Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Mark, I will be up for it but I need to work out range etc of my new motor. But if the specs are correct with the bigger tank I have ordered I should be good for 4 hours. I think My new unit will be approx 3 - 4 weeks, before I get it. I will keep you informed. I dont think I fancy it on my current unit. I am on holiday for 2 weeks from the 5th of june as well so cant make it then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordnmt Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Yep - count me in I've got a 2 stroke so a fuel stop will be needed on the isle! -Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haze Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 It'd be a good test for the Bulldog/Synth combination, so assuming that I'm not busy with students (as I am right now), I'd be up for it. Let me know and I'll have to see what my teaching schedule is like. All the best Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 10, 2011 Author Share Posted May 10, 2011 its ok barry both me and seymore are with out our motors at the moment so wont be for a while just yet. I hope to have it back before the end of the month but i am sure we can all work something out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_6095 Posted May 10, 2011 Share Posted May 10, 2011 I would be up for it Morgy. Photos of the last trip looked awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 OK both mine and seymore's motors are now back from bailey!!!! now looking for a gap in the wind/weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_k Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi guys I would be keen to come, i will keep an eye on the post and try to giggle work and join you when you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outkast Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Hi guys I would be keen to come, i will keep an eye on the post and try to giggle work and join you when you go I would love to tag along but dont think the new motor will be here in time, maybe next time you do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Good stuff Thursay????? Initially N then switching S according to xc weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I was thinking the same thing luke!!! BUT i am not sure i want to do the crossing without testing the motor!! He who dares' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymore Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Thursday looks good, and so does the weekend, so how about a fly-in at the Nutbourne site down by the coast this weekend + the usual BBQ or perhaps a vol-bivouac campout on the IoW. We would of course have a lot more people involved on a weekend if we tell everyone, so a car on the isle or a contact over there would be a big plus in case of stragglers. Who knows someone over there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 I think luke know someone over there!!! I would be up for it but i go out to france on the monday. I will be cooking up bait on sunday But i would be up for it if we could be back early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seymore Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Have a word an OK it with the chap who looks after the land, and with Barry and see if they are into the idea. I can help set up on Saturday , but need to be home by midday Sunday to prepare for shearing the sheep on Monday. I,m still up for thursday IoW and may fly from my place . And Mark, If the wind picks up I will come down to Bracks to surf this afternoon with your kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Will be with you guys by 10:00am at the latest Thursday morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 17, 2011 Author Share Posted May 17, 2011 so that's a 12 oclock start then luke !!!! IOW is deff off then I was hoping to be in the air by 930 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lukebanks1 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Have arranged to leave work early at 0730 Will be with you at Seymore's at 0830 The best I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 19, 2011 Author Share Posted May 19, 2011 OK It looks like at the moment the IOW trip could be on for saturday.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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morgy Posted May 20, 2011 Author Share Posted May 20, 2011 As far as i know camping is ok i will ring charley this morning to get him to open the gate... If doesn't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgy Posted May 22, 2011 Author Share Posted May 22, 2011 OK for those of you who wanted to go but couldn't or who turned up and didn't make it here are some photos of the day!!!! Thorney air field just under some low cloud looking down the channel towards the witterings portsmouth in the distance crossing point (south sea pier) slightly above cloud towards sea view LOOOK Seymore a photos of you!!! our rest stop in the distance our rest point st caths point in very low cloud south coast ridge heading for home the crossing home motor on tick over under a cloud street.... 0's 1's all the way accross another on of you seymore!!!! looking towards landing field Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete_b Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 Nice one guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
learner_driver Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 stunning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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