Andy Meade Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Charming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I second that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin Harris - Moderator Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I'd imagine that a slope soarer in denial would need to be very wary of crocodiles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KiwiKid Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Posted by Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator on 30/05/2016 18:49:09: Posted by KiwiKid on 26/05/2016 21:17:56: 56% of forumites are in denial Nah - 56% of forumites have more sense than to chuck aeroplanes off cliffs whilst dressed up to resemble a muppet! BEB Brutal! Slopers know what it is to suffer for their passion. Fair cop on the muppet impersonation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 Looks idyllic! What have I been missing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted May 30, 2016 Share Posted May 30, 2016 I rest my case! BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Todd Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 You've not done the pro slope soaring brigade any favours with those photos guys as a recent convert I feel a need to address the balance somewhat, there are the better days to be out in the mountains. This is what its really like (okay bit of Walt Disney perspective there). Linds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 LOL, yes well there are "better days" that make up for all the challenging ones. **LINK** **LINK** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil May Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 With models like these and this as your flying site, who needs a motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Barlow Posted May 31, 2016 Share Posted May 31, 2016 If you ever needed an excuse to try slope soaring then this week's it! Good winds in warm dry weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PatMc Posted June 1, 2016 Share Posted June 1, 2016 Some photos from Sunday, about 400 yards from my front door. Chris had to hump this beast all of 50 yards from his car. Eric's M60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiKid Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Posted by Lindsay Todd on 31/05/2016 00:51:15: You've not done the pro slope soaring brigade any favours with those photos guys. LOL - just teasing - this is what it's really like. **LINK** Awesome pics PatMc Edited By KiwiKid on 02/06/2016 06:14:18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted June 2, 2016 Share Posted June 2, 2016 Slope soaring was my favourite many years ago; RCM&E showed Great Orme with flyers including their models and that was fueling my jealousy as once upon a time i had quick access of 10 -30 minute drive to a slope. Now my flying field is only 3 minutes away by pushbike or taxi and reduced to 1 minute with the way I drive, no slope, but no noise restriction either. I do miss slope soaring and maybe i might drive an hour or two one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Winstanley Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 I used to fly a lot up Moel Famau (Clwyd) back in the late 70s and early 80s. After emigrating to canada it is very difficult to find a slope let alone one not covered in trees. I have to confine myself to flat field stuff these days - maybe I should try thermal gliders😛 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton 1 Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Lets not forget the bomb dropping competitions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piers Bowlan Posted June 10, 2016 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I first tried slope soaring about thirty years ago when I was living in Fife, on the south bank of the Tay Estuary. There were so many hills to explore and strong winds to provide plenty of lift for soaring on almost a daily basis. Of course like sailing, my other interest, you had to be wearing the right kit or you would soon be cold and miserable. A balmy sunny day with smooth soaring conditions was a rare treat but magical to enjoy the sight of ones model effortlessly floating through the sky with the sun glinting off the wings. A worthy reward even if it did involve a trek up a fairly uncompromising slope before you could begin. I remember winter flying, usually in a biting gale, getting my 20 minute soaring 'fix' before retreating to my car and the comfort of a flask of coffee with the car heater full-on to restore feeling to my frozen limbs! What appeals to me is the simplicity of an uncomplicated two function glider (plus Tx) not needing all the other paraphernalia to get one's model into the air. Rather like sailing, using the sun and the wind for power, even if that might mean a wasted trip to the slope on occasion, when the wind dies. I now live within walking distance of the South Downs and the flying conditions are generally less extreme than when I lived in Scotland, although sadly I don't fly as much as I would like due to other commitments. However my A4 Skyhawk set has just arrived so hopefully that will all soon change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Hall Posted July 1, 2016 Share Posted July 1, 2016 Living in Lincolnshire there is a total void of slopes. What few there are are very small and not suitable for much more than a small combat wing. Decent slopes are a long way both distance and driving time. So I'm stuck with mainly powered gliders and any time we have an offer of a glider tug. Still I enjoy just about every aspect of our hobby. Unless that is.... someone can suggest a good slope within easy reach of Lincoln! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Northerly and easterly slopes are few and far between for me but if south or south-westerlys blow then I'm out on the slope as often as I can. Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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